白领英语晨读-172 Make Use of Work Pressure 学会利用工作压力

What would you say when you are under work pressure, "stressed out and frantic¹" or "challenged and energized"? There is very little physiological² difference between the two, says a growing contingent³ of experts who claim works stress has an upside. These experts believe that stress can strengthen you or tear you down. In most cases, you can choose.

Give stress a good name why recent work stress -- it's an indicator⁴ that your career is advancing. Think of a heavy work load as an exciting opportunity to push yourself, learn new skills and show your mettle⁵. Complaining depletes⁶ your energy; instead greet an overloaded⁷ day with optimism. Tell yourself, "This is a challenge i am capable of handling."

Put it in perspective sometimes it's impossible to talk about the positive side of stress -- say your computer crashes and you lose valuable work -- but you can moderate your reaction. Rate your distress⁸ on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being mild irratation and 10 extreme panic or anger. Now, rank the importance of the situation from 1 ( a notice )to 10 ( you're fired ). If your distress ranks higher than the seriousness of the situation, ask yourself: Is this something i will remember in four years, four months, four days? Then downshift your response accordingly, saving your emotinal energy for disasters.

学会利用工作压力

当你受到工作压力的时候，你会说些什么，是“快受不了了，要发疯了”还是“很有挑战性呀”？越来越大比例的专家认为工作压力有其积极的一面，他们认为，本质上，上述两种说法的区别不大。这些专家相信，压力要么可以让你更有力量，要么可以把你打垮。多数情况下，你是有得选的。

如果我们要给工作压力起个好听的说法的话，可以说它说明了你的工作在进步。把大的工作量作为一种推动你自己向前、学习新技能、展示你的精神风貌的好机会。抱怨只会让你精疲力竭，相反，应以乐观的态度对待每日重工作。对自己说：“这个问题，我能搞定。”

有时候，你可能找不出压力有什么好处，比如电脑突然坏掉了，你失业了，但这时候，你可以舒缓自己的情绪。把自己的沮丧分个级，从1到10，1是微怒，10是极度恐慌或暴怒。现在再把所面临的状况按重要性分个级，从1到10，1是接到一个临时通知，10是你被炒鱿鱼了。如果你的沮丧程度比所面临问题和重要性要高的话，那就问问自己：这些事情我还要记多久？四年？四个月？四天？因此别做出太激动的反应了，省省力量以面对将来更为严重的问题。

1 frantic   

adj.狂乱的，错乱的，激昂的

参考例句：

• I've had a frantic rush to get my work done.我急急忙忙地赶完工作。
• He made frantic dash for the departing train.他发疯似地冲向正开出的火车。

2 physiological   

adj.生理学的，生理学上的

参考例句：

• He bought a physiological book.他买了一本生理学方面的书。
• Every individual has a physiological requirement for each nutrient.每个人对每种营养成分都有一种生理上的需要。

3 contingent   

adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队

参考例句：

• The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。
• Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。

4 indicator   

n.指标；指示物，指示者；指示器

参考例句：

• Gold prices are often seen as an indicator of inflation.黃金价格常常被看作是通货膨胀的指标。
• His left-hand indicator is flashing.他左手边的转向灯正在闪亮。

5 mettle   

n.勇气，精神

参考例句：

• When the seas are in turmoil,heroes are on their mettle.沧海横流，方显出英雄本色。
• Each and every one of these soldiers has proved his mettle.这些战士个个都是好样的。

6 depletes   

使大大的减少，使空虚( deplete的第三人称单数 )； 耗尽，使枯竭

参考例句：

• Stress depletes both energy and motivation. 压力不仅消耗体力而且让你丧失动力。
• Scientists refute a longstanding theory of how HIV slowly depletes the body's capacity to fight infection. 科学家驳倒一个爱滋病毒如何慢慢地耗尽身体容量对抗感染的长时间理论。

7 overloaded   

a.超载的，超负荷的

参考例句：

• He's overloaded with responsibilities. 他担负的责任过多。
• She has overloaded her schedule with work, study, and family responsibilities. 她的日程表上排满了工作、学习、家务等，使自己负担过重。

8 distress   

n.苦恼，痛苦，不舒适；不幸；vt.使悲痛

参考例句：

• Nothing could alleviate his distress.什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。
• Please don't distress yourself.请你不要忧愁了。