Lesson 1 Becoming a Better Me
Ask Alice: Advice for Teens
Dear Dr. Alice,
My best friend is smart, funny, and beautiful.
Whenever we are together, she gets everyone's attention.
I know it's not her fault, but I always compare myself to her and feel bad.
How can I overcome my jealousy toward her?
Sincerely, Michelle
Dear Michelle,
Comparing yourself to others may leave you feeling sad.
That's because we often compare the worst aspects of ourselves to the best aspects of others.
However, you should keep in mind that nobody has it all.
We are all individuals with unique looks, personalities, and talents.
Therefore, make an effort to see the good things in your life and be grateful for them.
When you start to admire and appreciate yourself, your envy toward your best friend will naturally disappear.
Most importantly, stop viewing life as a competition.
Another person's success doesn't mean you are failing.
Try to see other people's good news as something to celebrate.
Then their happiness will add to yours.
Best regards, Dr. Alice
Dear Dr. Alice,
I stay up late every night to study.
However, my grades don't reflect my effort.
I'm starting to feel stressed and frustrated with myself.
After every exam, I think I should have studied harder.
What can I do?
Yours truly, Henry
Dear Henry,
Clearly, you are studying hard,
but I'm afraid that your strategy of staying up late at night won't help you.
In fact, long study sessions do not always guarantee good grades.
The secret to effective studying lies in putting forth the right kind of effort -
the "how" of studying, rather than the "how much."
We all have different learning styles.
For example, some people learn best not by reading but by listening.
Others learn best by writing down the things they learn.
Try some different study methods and find the most suitable one for you.
Also, if you sit for hours trying to absorb a lot of information,
your brain will become exhausted and you won't be able to remember everything.
Make sure you take time to rest and review your work when you feel refreshed.
Warm wishes, Dr. Alice
Dear Dr. Alice,
These days, my relationship with my parents has changed.
They rarely seem to agree with me, so we fight more.
What's worse, my parents don't see me as a mature person.
I'm sick of arguing with them, and I'm sure my parents feel the same.
I want to fix this problem.
Sincerely yours, Jinho
Dear Jinho,
Feeling grown up but being treated like a child is challenging,
so the adolescent years can be hard.
If you want to communicate well with your parents, try the following tips.
First, when you have a conversation with them, start by saying, "You are right."
This shows your parents that you value their point of view.
Also, it might help to spend some time thinking about your main points and writing them down.
Having an organized argument ready will help you remain calm and focused.
In addition, whatever you do, don't get upset and start yelling at your parents.
Instead, show them that you are capable of having a mature discussion.
In these ways, you can be seen as a mature person and you can also reduce the level of conflict with your parents.
Warm regards, Dr. Alice
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