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　　Stress is a bit of a fashionable buzz word. There are similarities and links between stress and anxiety - both can lead to unpleasant, disabling symptoms.

　　So try these ten easy relaxation tips to feel more relaxed and in control.

　　1.Take a short break and leave a stressful situation. If you are at work, offer to run or go for a short walk. A few minutes away can help you think clearly and the walk will get rid of some of the tension in your body.

　　2.Take a break from the activity you are working on and do something different. Sometimes it helps to come back to a stressful task later when you feel more relaxed instead of persevering.

　　3. Listen to relaxing music while you work. Listening to classical or nature music has been shown to lower heart rate and slow breathing. People often report feeling calmer after listening to calming music. Develop the habit of playing music in the background while you work for easy relaxation.

　　4. Take regular breaks during the day. Spend 5-10 minutes to read something uplifting or humorous, or chat with a friend.

　　5. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware of the present moment. It is a skill that helps to reduce stress and depression. Start by spending 5 minutes a day just sitting in the quite noticing the sights, sounds and bodily sensations you are having.

　　6. Change your focus. As people feel more stressed their attention becomes focused on what they believe to be the cause of their stress and they ignore other information. Write down the things that were good about the day. Keep a diary..

　　7. Have a hot bath or shower. This will help to get rid of the tension in your muscles which is a normal result of stress.

　　8. Write down the things that are worrying you. If you are worried it is very difficult to relax easily. Once you have written them down then see how much control you have over them.

　　9. Keep things in perspecti ve. Ask yourself 'how important is it?' 'How important will it be in a year's time?' Many of the things that cause stress are not important when we look at the big picture.

　　10.Slow your breathing and purposefully relax your body for quick results. This will be easier if you have learned easy relaxation methods that you can use when you need them. I'll add more relaxation techniques in a future post.

　　1. How many ways are offered to deal with stress?

　　A. seven     B. ten     C. eleven    D. twelve

　　2. Which kind of music isn't helpful to lower heart rate and slow breathing?

　　A. rock music    B. country music   C. natural music   D. classical music

　　3. Which is a good way to get rid of the tension your muscles?

　　A. run or go for a short walk.

　　B. take regular breaks during the day.

　　C. have a hot bath or shower.

　　D. slow your breathing and purposefully relax your body.

　　4. What's the meaning of the underline word mindfulness in the passage ?

　　A. 漫無目的      B. 聚精會神     C. 三心二意      D. 天馬行空

　　5. The passage can most probably be found in a         book.

　　A. travel       B.  math      C. history     D. science

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