When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.

    ⑴Look in the mirror and say to yourself, "I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!"It may not sound so good, but it really works!

    ⑵Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.

    ⑶Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.

    ⑷Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges（挑战） are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.

    ⑸Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.

    ⑹Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.

    Many scientists find that colors can change people's feelings. It's very interesting. Some colors can make people feel relaxed, and some colors can make people feel nervous. Now, this kind of knowledge is being used in many places. For example, school walls are always painted green because green makes students feel relaxed. It is also good for the students' eyes. Some books are also green or light blue for the same reason. Restaurant owners not only have to know how to make food, but also have to know how to make money. Here are some things they've learned from scientific studies. The color red makes people hungry. Many fast food restaurants have red furniture or walls. Soft colors like pink and light blue make people feel relaxed, so they spend more time eating. Loud music may be nice at first, but it soon makes people want to leave. Hard seats also make customers want to eat quickly and leave. Many restaurants, especially fast food restaurants, use this knowledge to make customers eat faster.

    Half a year ago, I took part in an English （演讲） competition. The experience taught me how important it is to stay calm and （做） myself.

    When it was my time to give the speech, I became very （紧张）. I could even feel my heart beating very fast. A girl beside me noticed how I was feeling. With a smile she said, "Come on, just be yourself." "But, " I said, "all the speakers here are much better than me and I don't think I can beat （他们）." "So what?" she shouted. "You haven't even tried. So how do you know you're a loser?"

    Yes, maybe she's right. I took a deep （呼吸） and stepped onto the stage to begin my speech. Everything seemed to go （顺利地） while suddenly I stopped. My mind went completely black. I just stand there （没有） saying a word.

    "What should I do?" I asked myself. "Run away or continue?" Just then, the girl's words came back to me. "Be yourself." Yes, she is right. Her words gave me （勇气）. I can't give up. I won't let her（失望）.

    Then I went on with the （剩余） of my speech with a cheerful voice. Little by little, the audience seemed to be interested in my story. My speech turned into an easy chat. I had found myself again.

—Rice and vegetables.

—Since ten years ago.