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Dealing with Stress
ОглавлениеLisa had been feeling very stressed lately. Between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and trying to keep up with her social life, it seemed like there was never enough time for everything. One afternoon, she sat down with her best friend Kate to talk about how she was feeling.
– Hey, Lisa. You look a bit stressed. Is everything okay?
– Honestly, Kate, I feel overwhelmed. There’s just so much going on, and I can’t seem to find a balance.
– I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes, I feel like there’s so much pressure, and I don’t know how to handle it.
– Yeah, that’s exactly it. I have so many assignments due, and I’m worried about the upcoming exams.
– It sounds like you’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself. Have you tried to relax a little?
– I can’t relax! I feel like there’s always something to do, and if I stop, I’ll fall behind.
– I get it, but you need to take breaks to recharge. You can’t be productive if you’re too stressed.
– I guess you’re right. But how do I actually relax? I’ve never been good at it.
– Well, there are a few things that help me. First, I try to organize my tasks. I break them into smaller, manageable pieces and focus on one thing at a time.
– That sounds helpful. I tend to do everything at once, and it just makes me more anxious.
– Also, I try to do something that makes me feel calm, like listening to music or taking a walk. Even just five or ten minutes of breathing exercises can make a big difference.
– Breathing exercises? I’ve never really tried that. Can you show me?
– Sure! Just sit comfortably, close your eyes, and breathe in slowly for four seconds, hold for four seconds, and then exhale slowly for four seconds. Repeat this a few times. It really helps calm your mind.
– Wow, I feel a bit better already. Thanks, Kate. I’ll try to take things one step at a time and make sure I rest more.
– You’re welcome! Remember, it’s okay to take breaks. Stress won’t go away if you don’t take care of yourself first.
The next day, Lisa started to organize her schedule more effectively. She made a to-do list, divided her tasks, and made sure to take short breaks to relax. She felt much more in control of her work and, most importantly, less stressed.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
You look a bit stressed. – Ты выглядишь немного напряженной.
Is everything okay? – Всё в порядке?
I feel overwhelmed. – Я чувствую себя перегруженной.
There’s so much going on. – Столько всего происходит.
I can’t find a balance. – Я не могу найти баланс.
I feel like there’s so much pressure. – Я чувствую, что на меня оказывает слишком большое давление.
I’m worried about the exams. – Я переживаю из-за экзаменов.
Have you tried to relax a little? – Ты пробовала немного расслабиться?
I feel like there’s always something to do. – Я чувствую, что всегда есть что-то, что нужно сделать.
You need to take breaks to recharge. – Тебе нужно делать перерывы, чтобы восстановиться.
You can’t be productive if you’re too stressed. – Ты не можешь быть продуктивной, если слишком напряжена.
I try to organize my tasks. – Я пытаюсь организовать свои задания.
Take things one step at a time. – Делай всё по шагам.
I try to do something that makes me feel calm. – Я пытаюсь делать что-то, что помогает мне расслабиться.
Breathing exercises help calm your mind. – Дыхательные упражнения помогают успокоить ум.
It’s okay to take breaks. – Нормально делать перерывы.
Stress won’t go away if you don’t take care of yourself. – Стресс не уйдёт, если ты не будешь заботиться о себе.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
I feel like there’s always so much ____.
You need to take breaks to ____ yourself.
I’m worried about ____ coming up.
It’s okay to ____ during stressful times.
Taking things ____ is the best way to handle stress.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
I feel overwhelmed.
You can’t be productive if you’re too stressed.
Try to relax a little.
Take a break to recharge.
Breathing exercises help calm your mind.
a) Ты не можешь быть продуктивной, если ты слишком напряжена.
b) Сделай перерыв, чтобы восстановиться.
c) Дыхательные упражнения помогают успокоить ум.
d) Постарайся немного расслабиться.
e) Я чувствую себя перегруженной.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Я чувствую себя очень напряженной.
Как мне справиться со стрессом?
Ты пробовала заниматься дыхательными упражнениями?
Я пытаюсь организовать свою учебу, чтобы не волноваться.
Тебе нужно делать перерывы и отдыхать.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
going on
recharge
exams
take breaks
one step at a time
Exercise 2:
1 – e
2 – a
3 – d
4 – b
5 – c
Exercise 3:
I feel very stressed out.
How can I deal with stress?
Have you tried doing breathing exercises?
I’m trying to organize my studies so I won’t worry.
You need to take breaks and rest.