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  If you truly want to be successful, your number one task should be to create and maintain a positive attitude. When you've got an attitude of optimism, expectancy and enthusiasm, opportunities grow, and problems shrink. If you're a leader, a positive attitude draws people to your side and encourages them to do their best work. A leader with a negative attitude, however, can only compel others to take action through fear. More importantly, what would be point of being successful if you're always feeling lousy?  With that in mind, here's how to ensure your attitude stays upbeat: 1. Always act with a purpose. 2. Stretch yourself past your limits every day. Doing the same-old, same-old is depressing, even if your same-old has been successful in the past. Success is like athletics; if you don't stretch yourself  every day , you gradually become slow and brittle. 3. Take action without expecting results. While you naturally must make decisions and take action based upon...

                                                                       A ir pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are common sources of air pollution. Pollutants of major public health concern include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Outdoor and indoor air pollution cause respiratory and other diseases and is an important source of morbidity and mortality.  Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds  WHO guideline limits ...

  1. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes Your goal is to deliver a message, not speak perfect English, with the right grammar and vocabulary. Even native English speakers make mistakes! 2. Practise, practise, practise Practice makes perfect. Constantly look for opportunities to test out your spoken English. Busuu's  online English classes , for instance, are interactive, 45-minute group lessons, guided by a professional teacher. They are a great way to practise speaking English and learn faster in a fun, safe environment. 3. Listen The more you hear, the easier it will be for you to speak better English. You’ll start speaking more fluently and confidently in  English conversations , learning how to give your opinions in English with  new expressions and idioms . 4. Celebrate success Every time you talk to someone in English is an achievement. Every single interaction you have, no matter how small, will help you improve your skills over time. Be proud of your progress.

  Russia has launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, a European democracy of 44 million people, bombarding its cities and closing in on the capital, Kyiv, prompting a mass exodus of refugees. But why did Russia's authoritarian leader tear up a peace deal with his neighbour and unleash what Germany's chancellor has labelled "Putin's war"? He has shattered peace in Europe and thrown the continent's entire security structure into jeopardy. Why did Russian troops invade? In a pre-dawn TV address on 24 February, President Putin declared Russia could not feel "safe, develop and exist" because of what he claimed was a constant threat from modern Ukraine. Immediately, airports and military headquarters were attacked, then tanks and troops rolled in from Russia, Russian-annexed Crimea and its ally Belarus. Big cities have been shelled, neighbourhoods razed to the ground and millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes. And yet Russia bans the terms war or e...

  1. Find a suitable environment. Location, location, location. Finding where you work best is an essential part of any successful studying session. For some, the quiet of a library is essential, but for others, the light bustle of a coffee shop can be just the right amount of background noise to stay focused. But whatever your background noise preference, it’s important that your study spot has a few things – Flat, clear, surface  with enough space to comfortably hold all your materials and laptop Outlets  – if you need your computer to study, ensuring you have a close power supply can prevent the need to get up and break your flow Comfortable seating  (or standing place) – When selecting a place to work, it’s important to try and pick a place that has the necessary furniture to promote good posture for prolonged, sustainable studying.  Whether you use a comfortable desk chair with back support, an exercise ball, or standing desk, sitting upright has been shown...

  1. Stay up-to-date on recommended vaccines Building a strong immune system starts with taking advantage of the best way we have to protect ourselves from harmful illnesses: vaccines. Your immune system is smart, but vaccines train it to be even smarter — helping it learn how to recognize and fight off certain disease-causing illnesses. It's much safer for your immune system to learn via vaccination than through infection with these harmful germs. It's always important to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, especially your COVID-19 vaccine or booster as well as your  annual flu shot . 2. Maintain a healthy diet As with most things in your body, a healthy diet is key to a strong immune system. This means making sure you eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, lean protein and  healthy fats . In addition to providing your immune system the energy it needs, a healthy diet can help ensure you're getting sufficient amounts of the micronutrients th...