晨读英语美文100篇 Passage 89. Stress Prevention

[00:00.33]Passage 89. Stress Prevention

[00:06.45]Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences.

[00:10.95]Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress.

[00:14.55]Eliminate as many sources of stress as you can.

[00:17.73]For example, if crowds bother you, go to supermarket when you know the lines won’t be too long.

[00:23.63]Try renting videotapes rather than going to crowded movie theaters.

[00:27.90]If you are always running late, sit down with a pencil and paper

[00:31.95]and see how you are actually allotting your time.

[00:34.14]You may be able to solve your problem(and destress your life a bit) just by being realistic.

[00:40.07]If you can’t find the time for all the activities that are important to you,

[00:44.11]maybe you are trying to do too much.

[00:46.30]Again, make a list of what you do during the day and how much each activity takes.

[00:51.55]Then cut back.

[00:52.76]Avoid predictably stressful situations.

[00:55.49]If a certain sport or game makes you tense (whether it’s tennis or bridge),

[01:00.53]decline the invitation to play.

[01:02.28]After all, the point of these activities is to have a good time.

[01:06.28]If you know you won’t, there’s no reason to play.

[01:09.13]If you can’t remove the stress,remove yourself.

[01:12.52]Slip away once in a while for some private time.

[01:15.72]These quiet moments may give you a fresh perspective on your problems.

[01:19.77]Competing with others,whether in accomplishments, appearance, or possessions,

[01:24.26]is an avoidable source of stress.

[01:26.56]You might know people who do all they can to provoke envy in others.

[01:30.61]While it may seem easy to say you should be satisfied with what you have, it’s the truth.

[01:36.62]Stress from this kind of jealousy is self’inflicted.

[01:39.58]Labor-saving devices, such as cell phones or internet,

[01:43.74]often encourage us to cram too many activities into each day.

[01:47.78]Before you buy new equipment, be sure that it will really improve your life.

[01:52.93]Be aware that taking care of equipment and getting it repaired can be stressful.

[01:58.50]Try doing only one thing at a time.

[02:01.24]For example, when you’re riding your exercise bike,

[02:03.76]you don’t have to listen to the radio or watch television.

[02:06.71]Remember, sometimes it’s okay to do nothing.

[02:09.78]If you feel stress(or anything else) is getting the better of you,

[02:13.61]seek professional help—a doctor or psychologist.

[02:17.00]Early signs of excess stress are loss of a sense of well-being

[02:20.80]and reluctance to get up in the morning to face another day.