英語流行話題聽力:Unit79 直面壓力

[00:00.24] Unit 79 Confronting Stress Stress is defined as the body's response to any demand made upon it. [00:10.02] Long ago, stress was a matter of survival. [00:13.35] Increased pulse, breathing, and alertness kept our ancestors ready for dangers and prepared them to" run or fight". [00:22.46] Today stress result from negative and positive events. [00:27.08] A job promotion or graduation from college can be a positive stressful event. [00:33.29] A job loss, financial troubles, or a death in the family can be a negative stressful event. [00:40.37] Despite the different times, our body's reaction remains the same as the caveman's. [00:45.03] Some of the effects that we experience from stress can include: depression, or feeling really sad about nothing in particular; anxiety, [00:57.00] or a fear that makes you feel tense or nervous; anger, or a feeling of hostility towards persons or events; panic, [01:07.22] or a feeling of losing control. [01:10.25] Symptoms can include panic, sweating, dizziness, breathlessness, and palpitations. [01:18.00] Stress can lower our immune systems and make our bodies more susceptible to infections, colds, and flu. [01:26.33] Stress will always be a part of your life. [01:29.26] It is important to recognize what gives you stress and learn how to control your responses to those thing that cause stress. [01:38.06] Here is a list of the top ten stress busters that you can use to manage your own stress: 1. [01:45.33] Try not to" self medicate" with diet formulas, alcohol, or over the-counter medicines such as sleeping pills. [01:55.29] Covering up a problem can make the stress even worse. [??:??.??] 2. [01:59.52] Do something just for yourself. [02:03.33] A trip to the hair salon, or having a massage can do wonders when you 're under a lot of stress. [??:??.??] 3. [02:10.40] Eat at least one hot meal a day. [02:14.35] Good nutrition is important because it gives your body the fuel it needs to deal with daily stress. [??:??.??] 4. [02:22.14] Share how you are feeling with someone you can trust and who will listen to you. [02:28.23] There is an old saying that" A joy shared is doubled, and a sorrow shared is halved. [??:??.??] 5 5. [02:37.11] Exercising at least three days per week for at least 30 minutes each time improves your fitness and your sense of well being. [??:??.??] 6. [02:46.36] If you are a smoker, stop smoking and start breathing clean air. [02:52.26] Smoking and stress are a dangerous combination. [??:??.??] 7. [02:56.52] If you are a coffee or cola lover, cut down on these and other drinks that contain caffeine. [??:??.??] 8. [03:07.14] Learn and use relaxation exercises such as yoga, meditation, or other stress relieving activities of interest to you 9. [03:18.25] Laughter is the best medicine. [03:20.41] It is. [03:21.55] Laughing releases chemicals in the brain that help promote a relaxation response. [03:27.50] Rent a comedy from a video store. [03:30.22] Share it with friends and laugh your stress away. [??:??.??] 10. [03:34.45] Get regular physical exams. [03:38.37] Your healthcare provider can spot health problems related to stress and can provide you with suggestions.

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