北师大版高中英语模块10--Unit28(2)-3

[00:00.00]Here are a few techniques you can use
[00:04.07]to help you relax and lessen¹ the negative
[00:06.72]effects of stress.
[00:08.98]Get regular physical exercise:
[00:11.45]Even a short walk can energise you
[00:13.90]and help you forget your worries.
[00:16.79]Learn to plan:Disorganisation can breed stress.
[00:21.78]Working on too many things at the same time
[00:24.54]often leads to confusion,forgetfulness,
[00:27.61]and the sense that uncompleted work
[00:30.30]in hanging over your head.
[00:33.15]Recognise and accept limits:
[00:36.19]Most of us set unreasonable² goals for ourselves
[00:39.87]We can never be perfect,so we often have a
[00:42.66]sense of failure no matter how well we perform.
[00:47.05]Set achievable,realistic goals for yourself.
[00:50.32]Learn to play:
[00:51.96]You need to escape from the pressures of life
[00:54.57]and have fun.
[00:56.02]Playing a sport
[00:56.92]or even just reading a book you enjoy
[00:59.04]will help reduce your levels of stress
[01:02.74]Be an open-minded,positive person:
[01:06.62]Avoid criticizing others.
[01:08.82]Learn to focus on people's good qualities.
[01:11.84]And be sure to give yourself credit
[01:14.11]for hard work and appreciate
[01:16.08]your own good qualities too
[01:16.08]

1 lessen   

vt.减少，减轻；缩小

参考例句：

• Regular exercise can help to lessen the pain.经常运动有助于减轻痛感。
• They've made great effort to lessen the noise of planes.他们尽力减小飞机的噪音。

2 unreasonable   

adj.不讲道理的，不合情理的，过度的

参考例句：

• I know that they made the most unreasonable demands on you.我知道他们对你提出了最不合理的要求。
• They spend an unreasonable amount of money on clothes.他们花在衣服上的钱太多了。