One Halloween a little boy and his friend went out for a fun night of trick- or- treating. At first everything was great.
They were getting lots of candy as they went from house to house, but then they saw a house which they hadn't been to before. It was a very spooky (阴森森的) house. Being young and brave, they decided to go up to the door and knock. After all, scary houses might have the best candy!
As they walked up the long winding path, they saw things that frightened (使恐惧) them to the bone! They heard sounds that frightened them. Maybe they should turn back. But the little boys, being very brave, just wanted to see what was in that house, so they went on, not deterred by the things they heard or saw. As they slowly made their way up to the door, they imagined what might be inside. Maybe it would be a witch or maybe a ghost!
After knocking several times, the door slowly creaked (嘎吱作响) open. To their surprise, a monster (怪物) slowly came out to greet them. They were so scared that they couldn't move! What could they do? Then the little boy had an idea. He said, "Trick or treat!" Then the big scary monster, much to the kids' surprise, reached over and brought out a huge bowl of the best candy they had never seen. Wow, the kids thought, this was great! It turned out that the house was decorated for Halloween, and the big scary monster was just wearing a costume, just like the kids. Since they were the only kids, and were brave enough to go to the scary house, they could take as much candy as they wanted.
Ten years ago I used to be very fit (健康的). I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I didn't earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn't a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.
Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn't have any time for things like that any more.
There's a lot of stress (压力) in my job. Perhaps that's why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top, and instead of having one glass, I would have several. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago I had a heart attack. At first I just couldn't believe it. Luckily it wasn't very serious. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less. He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven't any time! My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something like I used to do. But if I do that, I won't earn as much. I have a family to support. I have to think of them, too. I just don't know what I should do. What do you think?
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How to Boost Self-Motivation
Motivation is the stimulus that enables you to take positive action. How, then, do we stay motivated once we have committed ourselves to action? . Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.
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When you are faced with a setback, don't just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other obstacles. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Believing in your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator.
Keep your motives in mind.
Periodically, it is good to step back and take a critical look at what you are doing and why. This will help you to see whether your motives are the same as they were at the start of your venture. . Doing something for the wrong motives, especially those that fall outside the law, can be a source of immense worry and certainly will lead to motivation being affected.
Avoid stress.
Stress is a killer. There is nothing worse than worrying about worrying. Ensure that you carry out small tasks promptly, that you are organized and that the plan and timetable you laid out at the start are still being followed. . Set aside time for your family and relaxation.
Happiness is a choice.
Don't let problems, difficulties get you down. They are temporary. . Choose to stay happy, to be contented, and motivated. Stay cheerful, and you will be easier to work with, and others will be more likely to help you out. Remember that happiness should not be a final goal. It must be the way you lead your life.
A. Have self-belief.
B. Self-motivation requires effort.
C. Don't take worries home with you.
D. With a bit of effort, they will be solved.
E. Think about why your self-motivation has been lost.
F. Motives can change, and not always for the right reasons.
Ahmad was lying on his back under two coconut (椰子) trees. He was 1 . "Boom!" A coconut fell onto his 2, waking him up. As he felt pain on his head he heard his mother calling out to him to pick up something for dinner.
3 , he had a good idea. He 4 the coconut home with a plan to cut it open for all its flesh (果肉). Ahmad was cooking when he heard a stranger 5 outside. Ahmad went to check and saw an old gentleman, who greeted him and 6 he was passing by when it rained and that the only shelter (避雨处) in 7 was this house. After serving tea to the guest, Ahmad 8 his food was boiling and quickly rushed back.
Ahmad's mom explained her son was preparing dinner and 9 cooking ever since young. The old guy was interested and asked to 10 what he was cooking. When they went to the kitchen, the old man was 11 by what Ahmad was doing. After a while, the dinner was ready, so Ahmad's mom invited the man to enjoy it with them.
After 12, the old man said it was the most delicious food he'd eaten. He told them his name and 13. He was one of the famous cooks in Hong Kong and his 14 of visiting here was to 15 a person to help him win the 16 called Iron Cook. The old man said Ahmad was gifted and could cook 17 dishes.
Little did Ahmad know that would be the turning point in his 18. The dishes helped the old man 19 the competition. Ahmad is now an important 20 in the old man's restaurant in Hong Kong.
