How to Show Emotion

If anyone has ever told you to "open up more"or "show some emotion", you may wonder what they really meant. It's easy for us to get caught up in our own little worlds and hide what we're feeling from other people. . But if you can open up more to others, you'll see how rewarding it is to connect on a deeper level.

. Relax and think through your feelings as they come to you. Whenever you feel something, take a second to sit with what you're feeling. Think about how you feel and let the emotion wash over you naturally.

Name your emotions as they come to you. Giving your feeling a name makes it easier to understand. Once you're comfortable with a feeling, give the emotion a name. Are you anxious about something? If you don't feel anything particularly moving, are you bored or content? This process will make you more self-aware. .

Maintain a journal for your feelings. One way to help you to open up emotionally to others is to keep a daily journal. . Every day, write down a paragraph or two about your day and how it makes you feel. This will help you track your feeling over time and put you more in tune with yourself. 

Engage in fun activities to share experiences with others. Do things you enjoy with people you love to share positive emotions. Dedicate one night a week to go out and grab dinner with your family. , or go on a 20-minute walk every day. Being emotionally available and sharing how you feel is a lot easier when you have fun with the people you care about. 

A. Push yourself to share every day

B. Take a minute to process emotions

C. Take a cooking class with your partner

D. Open up and get used to sharing how you feel

E. It will also help you express what you're feeling

F. Treat it as a special space for you to open up and be honest

G. Sometimes, we don't even realize we're being guarded or hiding our feelings

Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot. But if provided the opportunity, the right tools and encouragement, they might find they love gardening.  Many plants can grow in containers. Here are some benefits of gardening for teenagers. 

Whether flowers or vegetables, caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility. They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties. Teen gardeners will get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant, experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time. 

Gardening is good for psychological well-being. Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression, as well as promote productivity. Taking a break from electronics and social media can also improve teenagers' attention. Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and other plants can boost a teenager's ability to focus and concentrate.

Outdoor time promotes exercise. Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. Sowing seeds, planting seedlings, and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise. Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they don't even realize the physical aspect of gardening.

Growing food encourages healthier eating habits. Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily. Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves. Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life. 

A. Plant care builds up responsibility. 

B. And gardening doesn't need much space.

C. A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers. 

D. Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health. 

E. Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes. 

F. These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity. 

G. And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food. 

Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器)have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. . If yes, it might be a sign that you're addicted to your fitness tracker.

 . If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout, then you're most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.

It's a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers. . For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you've come can give you a sense of achievement.

Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. .

Therefore, if you're spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. . For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.

A. Don't overuse your smartwatch.

B. It doesn't convey what you're really feeling.

C. After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing.

D. How can you tell whether you're addicted to your fitness tracker?

E. Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.

F. However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often?

G. Besides you can find other things to do that don't involve checking your fitness tracker.