Your Happiest You. Judy Woodburn
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Название: Your Happiest You
Автор: Judy Woodburn
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Учебная литература
Серия: American Girl
isbn: 9781683370291
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relaxing, and I can think
about things without
a lot of noise.
—Naomi
I take a deep
breath and think.
—Alejandra
I go to my piano.
Music always helps
clear my mind.
—Jolie
I sit on my bed and
pull out my journal.
—Savannah
I listen to my
favorite music.
This always makes
me happy.
—Karen
I like to go outside and
cuddle a pet. The fresh air
feels good, and animals
make me feel calm.
—Elle
I like taking walks in
our woods because they
are so beautiful and peaceful.
It’s a place where I can
really sort out my
problems.
—Sophia
I go outside in my backyard
and climb my favorite tree.
I sit on the sturdiest branch
and think there. I stare out
in the big open grass.
I notice how quiet and
beautiful nature is.
—Mia
When I need a break from
stress, I surround myself
with nature. I sit under my
favorite tree, which I named,
and I write, read, or doodle
the hours away.
—Janani
I like to tell my doll how
I’m feeling. It makes me
feel so much better. I feel
more confident, too.
—Chloe
HAPPINESS
HABIT 2
TUNING IN
My phone is really distracting! I love reading on it,
or looking at social media. I procrastinate a LOT!
—Alexandra
Find Fiona
Meet Fiona. She’s a girl a lot like you. Fiona needs to focus on
her science textbook for a big test on Friday. The test counts for
one-quarter of her grade! But life isn’t making it easy for her to
study. Can you find Fiona amid everything that’s distracting her?
Fiona
Found!
Did you spot Fiona in the window of the À La Moda building? If so, how?
Your brain has two ways of paying attention. One is for protecting you.
It makes you “snap to” when a door slams, a glass breaks, or anything
else happens that makes you feel surprised or unsure. Bright colors
and movement grab your attention this way, too. Long ago, when
humans scrounged for food in the wild, it was
important to notice things like bright berries
or swimming fish that were good to eat.
Nowadays, the fast-moving, colorful things are often
on screens—like movies and video games. And
many of the things a girl can feel unsure about
are also on screens—in social websites and
apps. Things like this are sticky like glue:
They grab your attention
and hold it.
Your brain’s
second way
of paying atten-
tion is one that
lets you choose what
to focus on. This kind
of attention is like a spot-