英语沙龙：Stress Prevention

Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences.

Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress.

Eliminate as many sources of stress as you can.

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

Try renting videotapes rather than going to crowded movie theaters.

If you are always running late, sit down with a pencil and paper

and see how you are actually allotting¹ your time.

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

If you can’t find the time for all the activities that are important to you,

maybe you are trying to do too much.

Again, make a list of what you do during the day and how much each activity takes.

Then cut back.

Avoid predictably stressful situations.

If a certain sport or game makes you tense (whether it’s tennis or bridge),

decline the invitation to play.

After all, the point of these activities is to have a good time.

If you know you won’t, there’s no reason to play.

If you can’t remove the stress,remove yourself.

Slip away once in a while for some private time.

These quiet moments may give you a fresh perspective on your problems.

Competing with others,whether in accomplishments², appearance, or possessions,

is an avoidable source of stress.

You might know people who do all they can to provoke envy in others.

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

Stress from this kind of jealousy³ is self’inflicted.

Labor-saving devices, such as cell phones or internet,

often encourage us to cram⁴ too many activities into each day.

Before you buy new equipment, be sure that it will really improve your life.

Be aware that taking care of equipment and getting it repaired can be stressful.

Try doing only one thing at a time.

For example, when you’re riding your exercise bike,

you don’t have to listen to the radio or watch television.

Remember, sometimes it’s okay to do nothing.

If you feel stress(or anything else) is getting the better of you,

seek professional help—a doctor or psychologist.

Early signs of excess stress are loss of a sense of well-being⁵

and reluctance⁶ to get up in the morning to face another day.

1 allotting   

分配，拨给，摊派( allot的现在分词 )

参考例句：

2 accomplishments   

n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就

参考例句：

• It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
• Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 jealousy   

n.妒忌，嫉妒，猜忌

参考例句：

• Some women have a disposition to jealousy.有些女人生性爱妒忌。
• I can't support your jealousy any longer.我再也无法忍受你的嫉妒了。

4 cram   

v.填塞，塞满，临时抱佛脚，为考试而学习

参考例句：

• There was such a cram in the church.教堂里拥挤得要命。
• The room's full,we can't cram any more people in.屋里满满的，再也挤不进去人了。

5 well-being   

n.安康，安乐，幸福

参考例句：

• He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
• My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。

6 reluctance   

n.厌恶，讨厌，勉强，不情愿

参考例句：

• The police released Andrew with reluctance.警方勉强把安德鲁放走了。
• He showed the greatest reluctance to make a reply.他表示很不愿意答复。