The second month of senior high was the hardest for Li Lei. Homework piled up like a mountain, and the pressure to get good grades made him feel nervous. 'I want to quit the basketball club,' he told Jack one day. 'I simply cannot manage everything at the same time.' Jack patted his shoulder and smiled. 'Come on! Everyone faces this. The trick is to find your own pace and stick to it.'
高中第二个月对李雷来说最难熬。作业堆积如山,取得好成绩的压力让他紧张不安。“我想退出篮球社,”一天他对 Jack 说,“我实在没法同时应付所有事情。”Jack 拍拍他的肩膀笑了:“别这样!每个人都会遇到这种情况。诀窍是找到自己的节奏并坚持下去。
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'You do not have to suffer alone,' Han Mei said at lunch. She had been watching Li Lei for weeks. 'Let's make a plan together. To achieve anything big, you need to take small steps first.' That evening, the three friends sat in the library and wrote down their goals. They decided to organize their homework by subject and to set a clear aim for each day. When he left the library, Li Lei felt lighter than he had felt in weeks.
However, not every problem could be solved by a schedule. One night, Li Lei's father called and said, 'Your mother and I worry about your future. We hope you will think about your responsibility and study harder.' The call made Li Lei anxious again. He wanted to explain, but the words stuck in his throat. The next morning, he went to Cozy's office, hoping to find a way out of the darkness.
Cozy listened patiently and then asked a simple question: 'What is the real purpose of your hard work?' Li Lei thought for a moment. 'To satisfy my parents?' 'Then you will always be tired,' Cozy said gently. 'Try to find a reason that comes from your own heart. Positive goals give you energy; negative ones only add stress.' Li Lei nodded. He began to persuade himself to study for his own growth, not for others' praise.
A month later, Li Lei stood on the basketball court again, smiling. He had learned to balance study, rest and friendship. 'I still face challenges every week,' he said, 'but now I know how to face them.' His friends cheered. Growing up, he realized, is not about avoiding problems. It is about having the courage to adjust your method, support each other, and keep moving forward.