Life is full of choices and decisions. Here are some steps to help you make wise decisions.

First, it's better to make a decision quickly than avoid it for a month because you're afraid of choosing. Also, some choices usually have time limits. So to keep our brains from getting too tired, we needn't think about the cost of every single choice. Narrow down the list and try comparing only the best two or three.

Next, think about the value and cost of each choice. Or better yet, create a scorecard, on which you give out bigger point values to what you think is more important. This way you can tell if one huge advantage is more important than a group of little disadvantages.

Then, stay calm and give yourself some space. You don't want to delay(延迟) for weeks, but if you're about to make a hasty(仓促的) decision, you may end up picking something you regret. And it might take you a few days for major choices, like choosing your ideal high school.

Why? Because it's good to get a fresh way of thinking from others who are not as worried as you. Consider their opinions(观点) even if they are not what you want to hear. You need to take different opinions into consideration so that you will make a wise decision.

A. You'll need at least one night to "sleep on it".

B. And you don't have to make a decision alone.

C. They are the best chances to show your personality.

D. These ways of letting out what you are feeling are helpful.

E. It's very tiring to think things over but fail to decide in time.

F. To do that, you can make a list of advantages and disadvantages.

We all know that exercise is good for us, don't we?  Just thinking about having to run or swim a long way can be enough to make some people want to lie down and give up! However, did you know that exercise is not all about doing sport?

 Moving our bodies causes our brains to give out some special chemicals that create a good feeling. Just ten minutes of working out can leave us feeling happier. Moreover, regular exercise helps us feel fresher and get to sleep more easily. Finally, if we connect our exercise with a healthy diet, we will look healthier and feel more confident about ourselves. Sounds like a good deal, doesn't it?

 If exercise hasn't been part of your life for a long time, there is no point training for a marathon (马拉松): you will soon give up and go back to your old ways! Walking and riding bikes around the local park for ten minutes every day are great ways to develop a fitness habit. Choose an activity that not only exercises your body, but that you also enjoy. Some people simply go jogging while listening to their favourite music. Others take up activities such as dancing or playing basketball with their friends. Make the experience more enjoyable as you work out.  

It doesn't matter how much we exercise. Doing regular exercise isn't just about appearance.  Who wouldn't want that?

Do you know how music influences the lives of people? Researchers did a survey about it. Over 36,000 volunteers joined in the survey and experienced many different kinds of music. Then the volunteers offered information about their personalities (性格) .

Pop Music. While pop music lovers are hard-working and have high self-esteem (自尊) , researchers suggest that they may be easy to get worried.

Rock or Heavy Metal Music. When it comes to this kind of music, sometimes aggressive image (好斗的印象) about rock and heavy metal music may show up in our mind. They can be creative, but are often shy.

Classical Music. Classical music lovers are shyer. Those who are quiet may prefer to enjoy classical music.

People usually believe that rap lovers are more aggressive, but researchers have found there is no such relationship between them. They say rap fans are usually outgoing.

In my opinion, this research helps you know yourself and others better.

A. They feel comfortable with themselves and the peaceful world around them.

B. Rap or Hip-Hop Music.

C. Different people have different opinions on music.

D. Here are the results about the survey.

E. However, researchers found that fans of this kind of music are usually very gentle.

F. Fans of pop music are possible to be outgoing and honest.