Intensive stud 15 Must you always be right? Do other people upset you particularly when they don 't do things your way? Try cooperation instead of confrontation; it's better than fighting and always being right.a little give and take on both sides will reduce the strain and make you both feel more comfortable 16 It's OK to cry. A good cry can be a healthy way to bring relief to your anxiety, and it might even prevent a headache or other physical consequences. Take some deep breaths they also release tension
15 Must you always be right? Do other people upset you — particularly when they don’t do things your way? Try cooperation instead of confrontation; it’s better than fighting and always being “right”. A little give and take on both sides will reduce the strain and make you both feel more comfortable. 16 It’s OK to cry. A good cry can be a healthy way to bring relief to your anxiety, and it might even prevent a headache or other physical consequences. Take some deep breaths; they also release tension. Intensive Study
Intensive stud 17 Create a quiet scene. You can't always run away, but you can dream the impossible dream". a quiet country scene painted mentally ( or on canvas!)can let you escape from a stressful situation, Change the scene by reading a good book or playing beautiful music to create a sense of peace 18 Avoid self-medication. Although you can use prescription or over-the-counter medications to relieve stress temporarily, they don 't eliminate the conditions that caused the stress in the first place. Medications, in fact, may be habit-forming and can also reduce your efficiency, thus creating more stress than they take away. They should be taken only on the advice of your doctor
17 Create a quiet scene. You can’t always run away, but you can “dream the impossible dream”. A quiet country scene painted mentally (or on canvas!) can let you escape from a stressful situation. Change the scene by reading a good book or playing beautiful music to create a sense of peace. 18 Avoid self-medication. Although you can use prescription or over-the-counter medications to relieve stress temporarily, they don’t eliminate the conditions that caused the stress in the first place. Medications, in fact, may be habit-forming and can also reduce your efficiency, thus creating more stress than they take away. They should be taken only on the advice of your doctor. Intensive Study
Intensive stud The art of relaxation 19 The best strategy for avoiding stress is to learn how to relax Unfortunately many people try to relax at the same pace that they lead the rest of their lives. For a while, tune out your worries about time, productivity, and"doing right. You'll find satisfaction in just being, without striving, Find activities that give you pleasure and that are good for your mental and physical well-being. Forget about always winning. Focus on relaxation, enjoyment, and health Whatever method works for you, be good to yourself. If you don't let stress get out of hand, you can actually make it work for you instead of against you
The Art of Relaxation 19 The best strategy for avoiding stress is to learn how to relax. Unfortunately many people try to relax at the same pace that they lead the rest of their lives. For a while, tune out your worries about time, productivity, and “doing right”. You’ll find satisfaction in just being, without striving. Find activities that give you pleasure and that are good for your mental and physical well-being. Forget about always winning. Focus on relaxation, enjoyment, and health. Whatever method works for you, be good to yourself. If you don’t let stress get out of hand, you can actually make it work for you instead of against you. Intensive Study
plain talk a simple and direct discussion plain adi f words, statements, etc. are plain, they are clear, honest, easy to understand, and perhaps not very polite Examples: This is not the time for plain words He believes in plain speaking- he always says clearly and honestly what he thinks without trying to be polite
plain talk — a simple and direct discussion plain adj. If words, statements, etc. are plain, they are clear, honest, easy to understand, and perhaps not very polite. Examples: • This is not the time for plain words. • He believes in plain speaking — he always says clearly and honestly what he thinks without trying to be polite
stress vS. pressure stress pressure Practice stress Financial hardship places severe on married couples. pressure The strong of public opinion drove him from office More to learn
stress vs. pressure stress pressure — the tension and anxiety you feel because of difficultiesin your life. — The application of continuous force by one body on another that it is touching; compression Practice: • Financial hardship places severe __________on married couples. • The strong __________ of public opinion drove him from office. More to learn stress pressure