How to Stay Stable and Happy

如何保持穩定與快樂


Introduction

Now is a time to move slowly. It is more important to be stable than to grow fast.

現在是一個放慢腳步的時刻。穩定比快速成長更重要。

Main Body

At work and school, be a person others can trust. Do not start new big projects now. Study the things you already know. This helps you do a good job.

在工作和學校裡,要成為一個他人可以信賴的人。現在不要開始新的大型計畫。研究你已經熟悉的內容,這能幫助你做好工作。

Talk clearly with your friends and family. Do not rush your relationships. Be kind and calm. This keeps your friendships strong.

與朋友和家人溝通要清晰。不要急於發展人際關係。保持親切與冷靜,這能維持穩固的友誼。

Save your money and follow a budget. Do not buy things you do not need. Sleep well and walk a little every day. Drink water and eat healthy food to help your brain.

儲蓄金錢並遵循預算。不要購買不需要的東西。充足睡眠並每天適度步行。多喝水並食用健康食物,以幫助大腦運作。

Conclusion

Stop trying to grow fast. Now is the time to take care of what you have.

停止嘗試快速成長。現在是照顧好現有東西的時刻。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The Power of "Do Not"

In this text, we see a pattern to tell people what to avoid. This is the easiest way to give advice in English.

The Pattern: Do not + Action Word

Examples from the text:

  • Do not \rightarrow start (big projects)
  • Do not \rightarrow rush (relationships)
  • Do not \rightarrow buy (unneeded things)

💡 Simple Tip for A2: Instead of saying "It is forbidden to..." or "You cannot...", just use Do not. It is clear, direct, and correct for daily life.

Quick Compare:

  • Positive: "Save your money." \rightarrow (Do this!)
  • Negative: "Do not buy things." \rightarrow (Stop this!)

Vocabulary Learning

stable (adj.)
Not changing quickly; steady and strong.
Example:It is important to have a stable job.
trust (v.)
To believe that someone is honest and good.
Example:I trust my best friend with my secrets.
projects (n.)
Plans that take time and effort to finish.
Example:We are working on two school projects this month.
rush (v.)
To do something too quickly.
Example:Do not rush your breakfast; eat slowly.
budget (n.)
A plan for how to spend your money.
Example:I use a budget to save money for a new phone.
Practice A2 words in a crossword