* Use 4-5 words listed in p.

119 to write a conversation about the topic “ how to

manage professional stress” on Exercise 6 page 105

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Mindy: Good morning everyone, and thank you for coming. As you know, one of our
company’s top priorities is to create a work environment that promotes employee
well-being. We are here today to talk about the cause of professional stress, and to
make recommendations based on those findings. So, any suggestions? 
Barry: Well, I think that it’s easy to feel pressure to be available 24 hours a day in
today’s digital work. Common factors like low salaries, excessive workload, few
opportunities for growth or advancement,… can result in work-related stress in
employees.
Ryan: Yes, I think so too. It is also reported that work stress has a significant effect
on health consequences that range from mild ( headache, dizzy) to potentially serious
( heart attack)
Mindy: I see what you mean. However, while stress at work is common, finding a
low-stress job is hard (if not impossible). Don’t you think a more realistic approach is
to adopt effective coping strategies to reduce stress at your current job?
Ryan: Absolutely. Well, I think that one way you can reduce stress at work is to start
having an open conversation with your supervisor. The purpose of this isn’t
to complain about everything, but rather to come up with an effective plan to manage
your stress, so you can perform at your best on the job 
Barry: That’s excellent. I also suggest that to manage stress, you should learn how to
keep perfectionism in check. You might not be able to do everything perfectly, and
you don’t have to demand the highest standards from yourself. Learn to relax and
always congratulate yourself on your efforts.
Ryan: I couldn't agree more. I also think employees who are overwhelmed by work
stress can attend for psychological treatment. They can learn how to better manage
stress and change their unhealthy behaviors. 
Mindy: All right, I think we have already covered the topic. Great, shall we break for
coffee now?
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