《2025年情景导学高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

How to improve self - control
The rapid development of social media has resulted in excessive use of social media. Our mobile phones make us more accessible than ever. And, to be honest, focusing is hard work. But thankfully, you're not powerless here. You have the ability to focus on the things you want. You just need to improve your self - control to overcome life's many distractions.
Self - control is like a muscle. It takes practice, patience, and dedication to strengthen it properly. Here are some tips on how to build up self - control.
1. Start small
Set small goals and reward yourself for completing them. If you want to reduce your social media time, start by leaving your mobile phone in another room for 30 minutes. Then gradually increase your amount of time spent away.
2. Think big
Remembering the big picture will keep you from making unwise decisions. When you understand the long - term impacts of your behaviour, it's easier to maintain calmness and self - control.
3. Get some rest
You lose impulse (冲动) control when you're tired and don't think clearly. Make sure you could sleep between seven and eight hours at night. If you can't sleep due to stress, many tips and tricks can help.
4. Do physical exercise (even a little bit)
If you're used to doing a full workout, go for it. But even a little bit of exercise can offer significant benefit.
5. Get to know yourself
Unless you know your weaknesses, you won't be able to overcome them. Pay attention to what distracts you, motivates you, and draws your focus. Then you can use this information to improve self - control.
阅读完以上段落,让我们一起来讨论以下问题吧!
1. How much time do you spend on social media each day? What negative effects does this have on you?
2. What other tips are there to improve self - control? Share your ideas with the class.

答案： 1. I spend about 2 hours on social media each day. The negative effects include distraction from study, reduced focus on tasks, and sometimes staying up late which affects sleep quality. 2. Other tips may include making a detailed schedule to manage time, avoiding temptation sources (like turning off phone notifications), practicing meditation to calm the mind, and asking friends or family for supervision.