What causes stress

4. Thought-stopping. Thought• This is a good technique for dealing with stress that comes from your own negative feelings. When you notice negative thoughts, just say "stop!" to yourself. It may sound too simple to be effective - but it works, even though you may have to repeat the word several times until the negative thoughts are interrupted.
How to prevent stress
• 1. Relaxation. Relaxing regularly will help prevent stress. • 2. Regular exercise. If you know people who run, swim, or bicycle regularly, you may notice that they have less stress than others. When your body is in first-class condition, your mind and emotions will also benefit. Regular exercise is one excellent way to "stress-proof" yourself, or reduce the bad effects of stress.
3. Muscle relaxation
• Close your eyes and breathe deeply two or three times. • Next, tighten up the muscles of different parts of your body in turn; keep them tight while you count silently to five; then let go and imagine the tension going out as you relax and smooth the muscles. • When you have finished, notice the tension and release in all your muscles. Breathe deeply a few times, and feel relaxed, refreshed, and comfortable.
3. Muscle relaxation
• This technique will help you get rid of the muscle tension that is a major sign of uncontrolled stress. • Lie on the floor or on a firm bed, or sit in a chair that has good head support.
• Cope with 是说情况无法改变，但是你想办法去适应。
Cope with the blindness, Cope with the disability.
Deal with :虽然事实难以改变，但是你能想办法让情况 好转： Deal with the difficulty. I'm not going to change, so deal with it! Handle 有小菜一碟，不在话下的意思。 Ten class in one day？No problem, I can handle it! You think you are a big man? Come on! I can handle you!
Prefix overover• overload, • over-age • over-sensitive • over-excited • over-react • over-exposure
Prefix underunder• Under • Under • Under • Under • Under • Under • Under age exposure control development discussion fire repairs
2. Breathing
• If you learn to control your breathing, it will help you regain control over the effects of stress. • As you breathe in, silently say "calm" • As you breathe out, silently say "smiling" • As you breathe in, say "present" • As you breathe out, say "now"
What Is Stress?
Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. Common stress reactions include a variety of physical symptoms that include headache and a fast heartbeat. It's almost impossible to live without some stress. And most of us wouldn't want to, because it gives life some spice and excitement. But if stress gets out of control, it may harm your health, and your enjoyment of life.
Mental signs of stress
The mental symptoms of stress include: Tension Irritability Inability to concentrate Feeling excessively tired Trouble sleeping
• 缓解压力： • Managing stress • Coping with stress • Dealing with stress • Overcoming stress • Prevent stress • Eliminate stress
• 时间计划 • Budget your time • Create a timetable • Schedule your day
Physical symptoms of stress
• • • • • • • • The physical symptoms of stress include: Dry mouth A pounding heart Difficulty breathing Stomach upset Frequent urination Sweating palms Tight muscles that may cause pain and trembling
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• 1 作业太多，感觉快被压垮了。 • I feel completely overwhelmed by the amount of the work we have to do . • 2. 寒假前，我要交很多作业。 • Before the winter break, I had a lot of papers due.
What causes stress?
exams arguments Too much homework being harassed (厌倦的） being left out of a group （被孤立的） a new semester being late Breakup with girl friends / boy friends going to the dentist a job interview taking on a new responsib• A brief time-out is the simplest possible approach to stress: • Stop the activity (or the conversation) that was causing you stress. • If you can move away, go to another room, or go for a short walk. • If you can't move away, count to 10 silently before you speak again.