晨讀英語美文100篇六級Stress Prevention

[ti:] [ar:] [al:] [by:] [00:02.33]Passage 89. Stress Prevention [00:08.45]Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences. [00:12.95]Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress. [00:16.55]Eliminate as many sources of stress as you can. [00:19.73]For example, if crowds bother you, go to supermarket when you know the lines won’t be too long. [00:25.63]Try renting videotapes rather than going to crowded movie theaters. [00:29.90]If you are always running late, sit down with a pencil and paper [00:33.95]and see how you are actually allotting your time. [00:36.14]You may be able to solve your problem(and destress your life a bit) just by being realistic. [00:42.07]If you can’t find the time for all the activities that are important to you, [00:46.11]maybe you are trying to do too much. [00:48.30]Again, make a list of what you do during the day and how much each activity takes. [00:53.55]Then cut back. [00:54.76]Avoid predictably stressful situations. [00:57.49]If a certain sport or game makes you tense (whether it’s tennis or bridge), [01:02.53]decline the invitation to play. [01:04.28]After all, the point of these activities is to have a good time. [01:08.28]If you know you won’t, there’s no reason to play. [01:11.13]If you can’t remove the stress,remove yourself. [01:14.52]Slip away once in a while for some private time. [01:17.72]These quiet moments may give you a fresh perspective on your problems. [01:21.77]Competing with others,whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions, [01:26.26]is an avoidable source of stress. [01:28.56]You might know people who do all they can to provoke envy in others. [01:32.61]While it may seem easy to say you should be satisfied with what you have, it’s the truth. [01:38.62]Stress from this kind of jealousy is self’inflicted. [01:41.58]Labor-saving devices, such as cell phones or internet, [01:45.74]often encourage us to cram too many activities into each day. [01:49.78]Before you buy new equipment, be sure that it will really improve your life. [01:54.93]Be aware that taking care of equipment and getting it repaired can be stressful. [02:00.50]Try doing only one thing at a time. [02:03.24]For example, when you’re riding your exercise bike, [02:05.76]you don’t have to listen to the radio or watch television. [02:08.71]Remember, sometimes it’s okay to do nothing. [02:11.78]If you feel stress(or anything else) is getting the better of you, [02:15.61]seek professional help—a doctor or psychologist. [02:19.00]Early signs of excess stress are loss of a sense of well-being [02:22.80]and reluctance to get up in the morning to face another day.

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