Talking about stress in English. In deep trouble. About stress, problems and bad luck in English. How to cheer someone up in a stressful situation

Vocabulary:

homeward bound - returning home, heading to homeland

eustress - positive stress, eustress

distress - physical pain, malaise, grief, misfortune, mental suffering

stressor - stress factor, stressor, stress factor

nomadic - nomadic, nomadic

wear and tear of life - life's troubles

finite - limited, having a limit

liken liken (to); compare; equate (to, with)

draw on - scoop, borrow, use

eventually - ultimately, eventually, in the end; over time

vicious circle - vicious circle

It is different things to different people. To a mountaineer it is the challenge of pushing physical resources to the limit by striving to achieve a demanding goal. To the homeward bound motorist it can be heavy traffic and exhaust fumes. To the student it can be exam pressure.

Take a piece of paper and write the word stress at the top. Now write down all the words and images that come to your mind as you think about this word.

Most people respond to the word stress in negative ways. They see it as a destructive force. However, not all stress is negative. The word eustress has been coined to describe positive stress. Eustress is the type of stress you are likely to experience when you inherit a large amount of money or receive an unexpected promotion or reward. Eustress is the stress of winning and achieving.

Negative stress is distress. It is the stress of losing, failing, overworking and not coping. Distress affects people in a negative often harmful manner. We all experience distress from time to time. It is a normal, unavoidable part of living.

Stressors Cause Stress

Stress results from failure to adequately cope with stressors. Stressors could be loud noise, uncomfortable air-conditioning, debts, ringing telephones, broken relationships, unrealistic deadlines, discouragement, fear, pain and thousands of other things that impact upon us in the normal course of life.

It is impossible to avoid stressors. The only totally stress-free state is death! Stressors will always be there because we live in an imperfect and unpredictable world which is going to cause us to frequently get stressed. We experience stress as the body adjusts to the external demands placed upon it. Our body constantly seeks to maintain stability and stress is usually felt as the body readjusts to too much pressure.

We need to assist our bodies to cope with being stressed because our natural biological stress-adjusters are not ideally suited to the demands of modern living. Our bodies are well suited to cope with the distressing events faced by our primitive ancestors. The stressors faced by humans conditioned to a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle are obviously different to the distressing lifestyle of today.

Our distant ancestors needed chemical responses that are inappropriate today. If you physically ran away from your workplace whenever things got on top of you then this would not enhance your standing in the Organization. Conversely if you punch the boss on the nose when he/she gives you a tough time then the resulting dismissal and assault charges will generate considerably greater levels of distress. Consequently we need to develop special skills to deal with special stressors.

The Consequences of Stress

One of the pioneers of stress research, Dr. Hans Selye wrote that "...stress is essentially reflected by the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life."

His research convinced him that the body has only a finite reserve of adaptation energy to apply to the stressors of life. Selye liked this reserve to a bank account upon which we can make withdrawals from time to time but into which we cannot make deposits. It is a non-renewable reserve of energy which we draw on throughout life until eventually it is consumed and death results.

Over a long period of time the stress response begins to take a toll on the body.

A weakened immune system makes us vulnerable to infection and this is why people under stress often experience regular attacks of colds and flu.

We can do ourselves a great deal of harm by stressful thinking. We can flood our body with stress hormones and this can create a vicious circle making us more and more stressful.

It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.

It is not stress that kills us, but our reaction to it.

Hans Selye

From time to time, each of us experiences some kind of trouble. overslept ( to oversleep) and was late for work ( to be late for work), broken heel ( to break the heel) or lost your wallet ( to lose a wallet). Someone failed the exam ( to fail the exam), cannot pay off debts ( to pay the debts) or just very tired ( to be tired). Our worries ( worries) and emotions ( emotions) accumulate, which can lead to stress in the future.

The word "stress" comes from the English stress. Translated, this means “tension”, “pressure”, “effort”. In small amounts, stress is good for us because it helps us find a way out ( the way out) from a difficult situation. However, prolonged stress has a bad effect on our appearance ( appearance) and immune system( an immune system).

Talking about stress in English

Basic vocabulary for discussing life's problems and bad luck:

Word/Phrase	Translation
Misfortune	Misfortune, trouble, failure
Unfortunate	Unhappy, dysfunctional
A pickle	Unpleasant situation
Unlucky	Unlucky, unlucky
To jinx	Bring misfortune, jinx
Mischance	Failure, accident
A run of good/bad luck	Lucky streak/bad streak
An ill luckstar	Unlucky Star
Hard times	Difficulties, hard times
Hardship	Difficulty, ordeal
Misery	Grief, misfortune, suffering
Affliction	Sadness, grief, misfortune
Mishap	Failure, misfortune
Torment	Torment, torment
Failure	Failure, failure
Hoodoo	Bad luck, evil eye
A fiasco	Failure, fiasco
Loss	Loss, loss, loss
The onus	Burden, debt

Learn more about stress and its causes from a teacher Gill from our next video. A list of useful vocabulary will help you communicate on this topic with ease in the future.

particular- special, specific;
to get stressed out– get stressed;
to survive– survive;
upset and agitated– upset and excited;
to cope with smth- cope with something;
strain- voltage;
to have control over smth- to control something;
pressure- pressure;
traumatic– traumatic;
anxiety– anxiety, anxiety, fear;
to see the point of doing smth- see the meaning in any action;
highly-pressured– under high pressure;
a term– term;
a comfort zone– comfort zone;
to stay inside your comfort zone– stay in the comfort zone;
to step outside your comfort zone– leave your comfort zone;
to push the envelope– leave your comfort zone;
upbringing- upbringing;
to thrive on stress– benefit from stress;
a hormone– hormone;
to give smb a boost- give someone a push;
to manage smth- cope with something;
to go ahead– move forward;
a psychologist- psychologist;
to be in control of smth- to control something;
sense of status– feeling of status;
anticipation– expectation, premonition;
a panic attack– panic attack;
to get obsessed about smth- to be obsessed with something;
an encounter- meeting;
to feel threatened– feel threatened;
to withdraw from society– avoid society;
occasionally- sometimes, occasionally;
to confidence gain– gain confidence;
to avoid stress– avoid stress;
I can't take the stress of this job! – I can’t stand the stress of this work!

And we have collected this group of words and various phrases related to stress in a table for your convenience. Remember them and use them in the appropriate speech situation.

Word/Phrase	Translation
Under a lot of pressure/stress	Depressed, overwhelmed/stressed
Stressed out	Under stress
Wound up	Wound up, on edge
To alleviate stress	Ease, soften stress
To combat stress	Fight stress
To counteract stress	Counteract, neutralize stress
To minimize stress	Minimize stress
To reduce stress	Reduce stress
To relieve stress	Reduce, alleviate stress
To create stress	Create stress
To induce stress	Cause, stimulate stress
To place stress on someone	Create a stressful situation for someone
To put someone under stress	Put someone under stress
To experience stress	Experience stress
To suffer from stress	Suffer from stress
Stresses and strains	Stress and tension

How to cheer someone up in a stressful situation

Your teacher will help you speak correctly about your worries and concerns. Benjamin. He will also tell you in his video how to cheer up others in case of a stressful situation.

List of useful vocabulary from the video:

to worry about– worry about;
fear– fear;
anxious– anxious, restless;
apology– apology;
genuine sense– original meaning;
to have fear for- to be afraid of something;
intense– intense;
to suggest- suggest;
to be dumped– to be abandoned (by a girl/boyfriend);
I'm afraid that... - I'm afraid that...
I can't help thinking... – I can’t help but think about...
I've been worried sick about... - I'm terribly worried about...
It's been keeping me up at night. “It keeps me up at night.”
I'm dreading. - I'm afraid.
I'm really nervous. – I'm really nervous.
Mustn't grumble! - I'm not complaining!
Stiff upper lip! - Well done!
Practice makes perfect. – Practice is the path to perfection.
Keep trying! – Try, don’t give up!
It's not the end of the world. – Life doesn’t end there.
Cheer up! - Cheer up!
Chin up! - Keep your nose up!
Plenty more fish in the sea. - The light did not converge on her (him) like a wedge.
Light up! – Take everything easier!
No use crying over spilled milk! – Tears won’t help matters!
Look on the bright side! – Look at it from the other side!

Take note of a few more useful phrases related to good and bad luck in our fast-paced life.

Phrase	Translation
Best of luck!	Good luck!
Beginner's luck!	Newbies are always lucky!
You're in luck!	You are incredibly lucky (fortunate)!
Better luck next time!	Better luck next time!
Just my luck!	Lucky as a drowned man!
Down on your luck	Bad luck streak
No such luck!	Not so!
What rotten luck!	What bad luck!
Pushing your luck	Test your fate
As luck would have it	Fortunately/unfortunately (depending on context)

English signs

Agree, it is very convenient to find an explanation for our problems and failures in the circumstances around us. We believe in signs that bring good luck, and if things don’t go well, we remember the bad omens. Here are some signs and symbols associated with luck ( good luck) and failures ( troubles) in English-speaking countries.

Word	Translation	Meaning
A ladybird (ladybug, ladybeetle)	Ladybug	Brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune, especially if it lands on your hand.
The first dollar earned	First dollar earned	A symbol that brings good luck in finance. You should always carry it with you in your wallet.
Crossed fingers	Fingers crossed	They will bring good luck. If you say the phrase “ Fingers crossed!”, this means in Russian “I’ll keep my fingers crossed!” or “I hope everything works out!”
A shamrock	four leaf clover	The four leaves symbolize hope, faith, love and luck. Four-leaf clover protects against evil people, witchcraft, wards off illness and attracts only good things.
A falling star	Shooting star	Seeing a shooting star is considered a bad omen, but if you catch it before it disappears, say the word three times money, it will bring you wealth.
Knitting needles in the ball of threads	Knitting needles in a ball	Sticking knitting needles into a ball of wool is a bad omen. This will bring bad luck to the one for whom you are knitting the product.
To open the umbrella indoors	Umbrella open indoors	In the 18th century in England, umbrellas were very large and were inconvenient to open in tight spaces. There was a risk of touching or injuring someone around. This is how a bad omen appeared, bringing bad luck.
Walk under the ladder	Passage under the stairs	The British believe that by walking under the stairs, a person is hastening his own death. Historically, it was believed that the staircase represents the triune principle - the Holy Trinity.

Don't forget to read our article on superstitions "".

Idioms about troubles and problems in English

The English language is so rich in phraseological units that our topic has not gone unnoticed. Some of them are quite unusual, but easy to remember. You can say: I have butterflies in my stomach! Of course, there are no butterflies in your stomach, you just meant that you were feeling excited.

We offer you several interesting phraseological units with translation for detailed consideration.

The tip of the iceberg– tip of the iceberg.
My parents’ arguing about which hotel to stay in was only the tip of the iceberg; they treated each other horribly throughout their vacation. – My parents’ quarrel over which hotel to stay in was only tip of the iceberg. They treated each other terribly the entire holiday.
A vicious cycle (circle) is a vicious circle.
The more I try to remember getting ready for my exams, the more I forget. The more I forget, the more facts I need to remember. It's a vicious cycle. – The more I try to remember when preparing for an exam, the more I forget. The more I forget, the more I need to remember. This vicious circle.
At your wits' end– on the verge of a nervous breakdown, in despair.
Jane is at her wits' end because she's just got fired. – Jane in despair, because she had just been fired.
To ask for trouble- asking for trouble.
Driving too fast when you have a police car behind is really asking for trouble! – Speeding when a police car is following you means ask for trouble!
To be back to the wall- to be driven into a corner, to find yourself in a hopeless situation.
With his back to the wall, my business partner had to accept the deal. – Finding yourself in a hopeless situation, my business partner was forced to accept the terms of the deal.

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An essay in English, Stress, with a translation into Russian, is presented.

Almost everyone is society has a job to do. Having work is important as it gives certain social status, pays salary and maintains self-esteem. Job can be rather rewarding. However, many people nowadays are leading hectic lifestyles. They work too much and have little breaks.

This inevitably leads to stress. We often hear the word “stress” in everyday life, although it is not clear what it really is. “Stress” means pressure and tension. It is a common problem in modern life. Unfortunately, too much stress results into physical, emotional and mental health problems.

The reasons for stress are numerous. It’s not only overworking or having no time for rest. Stress factors also include dangerous situations, difficulties at home, divorce, loss of close friends, etc. Changes for the better can also cause stress. For example, getting married, having a baby, moving houses, entering a university. Of course, everything depends on the way a person reacts. Experts advise not to worry too much and stay calm in any situation. It is very important to try to avoid stress or at least to minimize it. When noticed on early stages, it can be fixed easier.

One of the best ways to fight stress is to keep a sense of humor in difficult situations. Even doctors agree that laughter is the best medicine for all diseases. Other ways to cope with stress include regular leisure activities and interesting hobbies. If someone feels depressed, a good solution is taking up yoga classes or swimming, bicycling, knitting, gardening, painting, etc. Anything that can help a person to relax and get a new lease on life, is considered to be helpful.

Almost everyone in society has a job. Having a job is very important because it provides a certain social status, pays wages and maintains self-esteem. The work can be very rewarding. However, many people nowadays lead hectic lifestyles. They work too hard and don't get enough rest.

This inevitably leads to stress. We often hear the word "stress" in everyday life, although it is not clear what it really is. "Stress" means pressure and tension. It is a common problem in modern life. Unfortunately, too much stress results in physical, emotional and mental health problems.

There are many reasons for stress. This is not only exhaustion at work and lack of time for rest. Stress factors also include dangerous situations, difficulties at home, divorce, loss of close friends, etc. Changes for the better can also lead to stress. For example, a wedding, the birth of a child, moving, entering a university. Of course, it all depends on how a person reacts. Experts advise not to worry too much and remain calm in any situation. It is very important to try to avoid stress or at least minimize it. If it is diagnosed in the early stages, it can be dealt with more easily.

One of the best ways to deal with stress is to maintain a sense of humor in difficult situations. Even doctors agree that laughter is the best cure for all diseases. Other ways to cope with stress include regular leisure activities and interesting hobbies. If someone is feeling depressed, a good solution would be to start doing yoga or swimming, cycling, knitting, gardening, painting, etc. Anything that can help a person relax and start a new life is considered useful.

The Effects of Stress

There is a famous expression in English: “Stop the world, I want to get off!” This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. ‘Stress’ means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one’s mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

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Every day you read in newspapers, books and magazines that it is important to avoid stress. Stress can kill, they say. Stay calm. Be relaxed. Slow down. Don’t worry so much and don’t work so hard. Unfortunately, this is difficult. There are always money problems and family problems. Our cities are full of traffic and noise. Stressful situations seem to be everywhere.
When people are under stress they react in different ways. Some people find it difficult to stay calm and often become tense. Little things, like a baby crying, can make them irritated. They get very annoyed if they have to wait just a few minutes too long in a shop or a restaurant. These people are usually very moody. One minute they are fine and the next they can be really angry – absolutely furious. Other people seem to stay calm almost all the time, and rarely get angry. For example, if they are caught in bad traffic, they don’t get frustrated. They sit calmly in their cars, telling themselves that there is nothing they can do about the situation. These people are not moody at all. They don’t change from moment to moment, but always seem to be in control of their emotions.
Some doctors give names to these two personality types: Type A and Type B people. Type A work very hard, worry a lot, and are often bad-tempered. Type Bs are the opposite. They don't worry. Work’s not so important to them and they don’t get angry easily. They like to relax a lot and have fun. The doctors say it is better for your health and heart if you are a Type B person.
Translation

Every day you read in newspapers, books and magazines that it is important to avoid stress. They say stress can kill. Calm down. Relax. Slow down. Don't worry so much and don't work so hard. Unfortunately, it's difficult. There are always money problems and family problems. Our cities are full of traffic and noise. Stressful situations seem to be everywhere.
When people are under stress, they react in different ways. Some find it difficult to remain calm and are often tense. Little things, like a baby's cry, can make them irritated. They get very irritated if they have to wait just a few minutes longer in a store or restaurant. These people are usually very moody. One minute they are cheerful, and the next they can be really angry - absolutely furious. Other people seem to remain calm almost all the time, and rarely get angry. For example, if they get stuck in a traffic jam, they don't get upset. They sit quietly in their cars, telling themselves that there is nothing they can do about the situation. These people are not capricious at all. They don't change in a second and they always seem to be in control of their emotions.
Some doctors have given names to these two personality types: Type A and Type B. Type A people work hard, worry a lot, and are often angry. Type B people are the opposite. They don't worry. Work is not that important to them and they are not easily angered. They love to relax and have fun. Doctors say it's better for your health and heart if you're a Type B person.

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Essay in English on the topic of stress

Essay in English with translation

How to deal with problems

How to cope with problems

Firstly, sometimes you have a problem but you do not have enough knowledge to cope with it. So, the best thing will be to ask someone to help you. Besides, there are situations when you are nervous or not in a good condition to solve your problem alone. Then you’ll need a person who will give you helpful advice. Finally, a lot of people say that one head is good but two heads are better. I think it is a useful phrase in our situation. If you have a problem, you can discuss it with someone you trust. Together you will find the best solution.

All I all, every person should find an outlet by himself. Asking for help is a thing that should not be scary because we are not perfect creatures and we can also make mistakes in our lives. Don’t forget that there are a lot of people around you who will be happy to give you a helping hand.

Firstly, sometimes you do not have sufficient knowledge to solve a particular problem. The best way out of this situation is to ask someone for help. In addition, there are times when you are anxious or feel unwell to deal with your problem alone. In this case, you simply need someone who will help you with advice.

Also, many people say that one head is good, but two are still better. In my opinion, this statement is perfectly suited to the topic of our discussion. If you encounter any problem, sometimes it is better to discuss it with a person you completely trust, and together you will definitely find a solution.

To summarize, I would like to say that every person should first of all try to find a way out on their own. But asking for help should not be something scary, because we are not perfect and we can also make mistakes in our lives. The main thing is not to forget that there are a lot of people around us who are ready to lend us a helping hand at any moment.

Topic 1354. (C). Work as the main stress factor

Sugar Anna. Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Khabarovsk Territory, Russia
Essay in English with translation. Nomination Other.

Work like the main factor of stress

For every person it is important to have a job. Work gives remuneration, the opportunity to have necessary social status as well as self-actualization. Conversely work takes a lot of time and effort and so it is important to have a job that you like, otherwise you go to work like to torture.

Any work in some degree can cause stress. For example, fatigue-induced stress can be caused tiredness from long period of overwork. For most people overtime can cause physical fatigue. On the other hand there exists workaholics who will be happy to work overtime to get more money and career advancement and sometimes just for the self-affirmation in the profession.

Survival stress may be caused by dangerous or challenging situation at work. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for such tests because as in life and at work there are some difficult situations.

Internally generated stress happens because of a tense, hurried approach to life. To avoid it you should try to solve problems in time and if possible avoid difficult situations.

Job stress can also arise due to the tension in the working environment. It is very difficult to work when relationships with colleagues or executive are bad. If subordinates have deadline pressure from boss it can lower their desire to work for the company.

In conclusion we can say that for the avoidance of stress it is necessary to choose a suitable job that will not cause unpleasant feelings, and every day will not turn into torture. In addition, you should try to be sociable and try to be friends with your colleagues because in any difficult situation you can ask for help from them.

Every person needs to have a job. Work provides a salary, the opportunity to have the necessary social status, as well as self-realization. But besides this, work takes a lot of effort and time, and it is necessary that you like the work, otherwise going to work will seem like torture.

Any job causes stress to one degree or another. For example, fatigue-induced stress can come from being overworked due to long hours at work. For most people, working long hours can cause physical fatigue. On the other hand, there are workaholics who will happily work overtime in order to get extra money and a promotion, and sometimes just for the sake of self-affirmation in the profession.

Survival stress can be caused by a dangerous or challenging situation at work. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for such tests, because both in life and at work there are various difficult situations.

Internally created tension arises from a tense, hurried approach to life. To avoid it, you need to try to solve problems in time and avoid difficult situations, if possible.

Stress can also arise from a stressful work environment. It is very difficult to work when relationships with colleagues and superiors are poor. If superiors exert strong moral pressure on subordinates, this may reduce their desire to work for the benefit of the company.

In conclusion, we can say that to avoid stress, you need to choose a suitable job that will not cause unpleasant feelings and will not turn into torture every day. In addition, you should try to be sociable and make friends with colleagues, because in any difficult situation you can ask others for help.

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Lately I've been hearing more and more talk about stress. Stress is everywhere – at work, at school, at university, at home, in your business, in sport, in relationships... in traffic jam, at the wheel. There is so much stress in the life of any modern person today that it is already becoming a problem for many. And if you also consider that there is so much around that it’s scary to live!

So today we won’t talk about stress. More precisely, we will talk about how to get out of it.

How stressed are you?

Give anxiety scores to the situations below, where

1 – I don’t care, it doesn’t disturb me (I don’t care, the situation doesn’t affect me);
2 – a little tense and annoyed (a little tense and irritated);
3 – the heart’s beating faster, getting impatient (the heart beats faster, I become impatient);
4 – AAAAAAAAAAAA!!! (doesn't require translation?)

Are you ready? Let's go!

You might be late and you are stuck in traffic (You might be late and you're stuck in traffic)
The neighbor’s dog keeps barking at midnight! (The neighbor's dog keeps barking and barking at midnight!)
Somebody's stepped on your toes... twice. (someone stepped on your foot... twice!)
The Internet is very slow. I mean, very-very slow! (Internet is very slow. I mean very, very slow!)
You are on a train. You just want to relax and read your favorite book! But the person next to you doesn’t seem to stop talking at all and what she/he is talking about is so boring! (You're on a train. You just want to relax and read your favorite book! But the person next to you never seems to shut up! And what she/he is talking about is so boring!)
You are in a restaurant, you are going to enjoy your favorite meal and the person nearby is slurping and champing! (You are in a restaurant, about to enjoy your favorite food, but the person nearby is loudly slurping and slurping!)
You are exhausted and you want to take a nap, but the neighbor’s baby is crying. (you are terribly tired and want to take a nap, but the neighbor’s child is crying.)
You keep losing lots of times in a row. (You lose many times in a row)
Your colleague always bites his nails. (Your colleague always bites his nails)
You can't achieve good results. You don't seem to make progress (sport, studying, business– it doesn’t matter). (You can't achieve good results. You don't seem to be improving (sports, studies, business - doesn't matter.)

Now let's count the points. Ready?

10-20 – You are very calm, good for you! – you are very calm, well done!
21-30 – You are neither calm, nor too stressed out. You are neither calm nor overly depressed.
31-40 – Alarm! You have to relax! Anxiety! You need to relax!

Ways to deal with stress

Go for a walk – Take a walk in the fresh air

Let's look at a few ways to cope with stress.

How to deal/cope with stress:

Go for a walk (go for a walk);
Listen to relaxing music (listen to relaxing music);
Do yoga, exercises (do yoga, do exercises);
Meditate (meditate);
Breathe deeply (to breathe deeply);
Organize your life (organize your life);
Change something in your life, make new plans, set new goals (change something in your life, make new plans, set new goals);
Change something in your appearance (change something in appearance);
Take up a new hobby (take up a new hobby);
Read something interesting (read something interesting);
Take a nap (take a nap);
Travel (travel);
Eat properly, increase intake of vitamins, minerals, etc if necessary (eat properly, increase intake of vitamins, minerals, etc. if necessary);
Do things you love – draw, sing, dance, etc. (do what you love - draw, sing, dance, etc.);
Acquire a pet (get a pet);
Positive thinking, have more positive self talk, change your attitude to your “problems”;
Go to park (go to the park);
Read jokes or watch humorous programs /comedy films (read jokes or watch humorous programs / comedy films);
Meet your family (meet your family);
Meet your friends, talk to people you trust (meet with friends, talk to people you trust);
Write a diary (write a diary);
Get something like a punching bag, punch it and yell at it (get something like a punching bag, hit it with your fists and yell at it);
Go to amusement park (go to an amusement park);
Chew gum – the action of chewing can reduce stress; this is why many people who are under constant stress tend to overeat. Chewing gum is a healthier alternative. (Chew gum - chewing reduces stress; this is why many people tend to overeat when stressed. Chewing gum is a healthier alternative.)
Treat yourself to a massage (go for a massage);
Apologize to someone if you need. Guilt adds pain to stress (apologize to someone if necessary. Guilt adds pain to stress);
Get enough sunlight (get enough sunlight);
Smile! (smile!);
Buy something (buy something);
Tell people you love that you love them! (tell the people you love that you love them!)

Meditate

We bring to your attention a video lesson from the Chinese slums:

At present, you can hardly find a person who has never been under stress. There are many stressful situations these days, such as: problems at work, preparation for exams, traffic jams, relationships with other people and so on. And it is not often easy to reduce stress level.

Then what should we do to deal with stress? First of all, we should ease the tension with the help of deep breathing. It is also important not to stick in your problems and worries and to talk about them less with other people, as this will lead to a higher level of stress.

If you work hard for hours, the best way to avoid stress is to take a break.You can assure yourself that you will be absolutely free as soon as you finish and can put your break off. However, it won’t do you any good. Your exhausted body will probably become sick afterwards.

So now, when you are on a break, you may do something to relax and to take your mind off things. You may have a healthy snack, dance or do some other physical exercises, turn your favorite music on or even call a friend.

Even a 10-minute break will help you. You will see how much better you feel afterwards. A small break may give you some more energy to continue your work. Moreover, when you abstract from your work for several minutes and then get back to it again, you manage to re-examine it and make some improvements. As a result, you will have a better quality of work.

Translation:

Nowadays, you can hardly find a person who has never been stressed. Today there are many stressful situations, such as: problems at work, preparing for exams, traffic jams, relationships with other people, etc. And it's often not easy to reduce your stress levels.

If so, what should we do to cope with stress? First of all, you should relieve tension through deep breathing. It is also important not to get “stuck” in your problems and experiences, and also to talk less about them with other people, as this leads to higher levels of stress.

If you're working hard for hours, the best way to avoid stress is to take a break. You may convince yourself that you will be completely free once you finish and can put off rest for now. However, this will not do you any good. Your exhausted body will probably get sick afterwards.

So now that you're on a break, you can do something that will relax you and take your mind off things. You can have a healthy snack, dance or do other physical exercises, play your favorite music, or even call a friend.

Even a ten minute break will help you. You will see how good you feel after it. A short break can give you a little extra energy to continue working. Moreover, when you step away from your work for a few minutes and then return to it again, you will be able to look at it in a new way and improve it. As a result, you will achieve better quality work.

Phrases and words:

To be under stress - to be in a state of stress

Reduce stress level - reduce stress level

To put off - postpone (for later)

Take a break - take a break

To do good - to do good

To take one’s mind off things - take a break from business

To abstract from - to distract from something

To re-examine – take a fresh look

To make improvements