Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for dealing with stress.
Try physical activity
When you arc nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercises or physical activity.Running, walking, playing tennis, or working in your garden arc just some of the activities you might try.
Take care of yourself
You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.If you easily get angry and cannot sleep well enough, or you're not eating properly, it will more likely that you will fall into stressful situation.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.
Make time for yourself
Schedule time for both work and entertainment.Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work- You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.Go window-shopping or work on a hobby.Allowing yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you en Joy.
Make a list of the things you need to do
Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that "there's so much to do, and not enough time".Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieving anything.Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed.Set out to do the most important tasks first.
How to deal with stress
|
Solution/Ways |
Action(s) |
Being nervous, angry or upset |
Trying physical activity |
·running ·wakling ·playing tennis · |
· ·Not sleeping well enough ·Eating |
Taking care of yourself |
·cating well · ·consulting a doctor |
Schoduling time for both work and entertainment not properly |
for yourself |
· ·working on a hobby ·doing something you enjoy |
and feeling that time is not enough |
Making a list of the things you need to do |
· at a time · each task as it is completed ·setting out to do the most important tasks first |