高三课外The “Greener Grass” Syndrome“绿草坪”效应(新高考概要写作)教案设计.docVIP

概要写作文本： The “Greener Grass” Syndrome Have you ever met the situation where you kept thinking that there are better opportunities out there compared to your current one you are having? This is the syndrome when one is always looking at the other side of the fence and thinks that the grass is greener there. This is what I call the “greener grass” syndrome. Why are you like this? Uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the “greener grass” syndrome. It is because we are uncertain of whether what we are holding onto now is the best for us and whether there are any better alternatives out there. Such uncertainty causes us to keep looking into alternatives. In fact, it sometimes does us more harm than good because often looking out for the “greener grass” will exhaust our energy and attention and finally we can grow even angrier, or at least more dissatisfied.? Humans are also curious by nature and we love new things. We mostly prefer new over old because new things are fascinating and our curiosity keeps reminding us to explore the other side of the grass. These are the two factors that cause us to feel dissatisfied with what we have and always thinking of finding the greener grass at the opposite side. If you have this syndrome, chances are you are missing out lots of things you currently have now. When you are always focusing on other opportunities, sometimes you may waste the opportunity right in front of you. So what can you do to cure the “greener grass” syndrome? The first thing is to recognize that your current job is your best choice right now. Try to focus on “what is” instead of “what if”. Secondly, always apply your best efforts in your current job. Otherwise, what can you make out of your job when you hardly devote any effort? Last but not least, always keep this truth in mind. The grass is always greener on the other side, and the other side is always greener no matter which side you are at. Choose a side, stick to it and make the best out of it