UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE SINALOA

ENGLISH IV

A) INSTRUCTIONS: READ THE TEXT AND UNDERLINE THE MAIN IDEAS.

HOW TO COPE WITH WORK- RELATED STRESS.

A Yale University study found 29 percent of workers feel "quite a bit or extremely stressed at
work." Job stress is something we all employees face, and each of us handles that stress
differently. Stress does not have to be a negative thing, and learning how to cope with and
manage stress is imperative to maximizing our job performance, prioritizing safety on the job
and maintaining physical and mental health.

Instructions
1.- Know the symptoms of job stress. These are not limited to, but may include apathy,
negativism/cynicism, low morale, boredom, anxiety, frustration, fatigue, depression, alienation,
anger/irritability, physical problems (headaches, stomach problems) and absenteeism.

2.- Maintain your perspective. While jobs are disposable, your friends, family and health aren't. If
an employer's expectations are taking a toll on you, start looking for a new job/new employer.

3.-Alter your existing job. If you enjoy working for your employer but your job has become too
stressful, or even to monotonous, ask your supervisor adjusting your job to fit to your skills.

4.-Take a break. If you're having an especially bad day and can feel the tension mounting, get
away for a bit. Take a walk outside to get some fresh air while removing yourself from the
negative situation. Finding some quiet, meditative time, even if for five or ten minutes, can
reduce stress.

5.-Talk it out. A great way to reduce stress is to talk it out, or "vent" to someone you're close to.
Hearing yourself describe your concerns aloud may help you think about a new solution to your
problem, and sharing your frustrations with someone else may reinforce the importance of
seeking change to resolve the issues.

6.- Develop an ally or two at work. Knowing that others in your situation "get it" can create
camaraderie and relief.

7.-Maintain a positive attitude, and stay away from those who exhibit negativity.

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 B) NOW USE THE MAIN IDEAS TO WRITE A SUMMARY USING YOUR OWN WORDS (150-160
WORDS).

After reading the text, it becomes clear that work stress is something that really exists, and as
mentioned Before it is not bad, however it is not good to have work stress, perhaps sometimes
we pass it, but it is advisable to be calm and think that you will get out of this, we also think that
our health is more important than work and also helps to adjust your work to you break skills. If
you are having an especially bad day and may feel the tension building up, stay away forlittle.
Find a quiet and meditative time, even if it's for five or ten minutes. Another tip is that talking to
someone helps a lot to reduce stress, sharing your frustrations with another person. Thus we
have a peace within us which will help us to think and do things in order to solve them. Another
thing we can do is organize part by part, what we must do, so we avoid a congestion in our
thinking, so we also avoid a blockage of part of the mind, which could bring nerves by not
knowing how to pass this work star
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B) NOW USE THE MAIN IDEAS TO WRITE A SUMMARY USING YOUR OWN WORDS (150 WORDS).

How to cope with work- related stress.

According to the Yale University study, about the 29 percent of workers feel "quite a bit or
extremely stressed at work." Stress is something that affects everyone, in order to avoid it we
have to learn how to come with work- related stress to maximizing our job performance and
maintain a better physic and being mentally healthier. There are seven tips people should apply
to handle those problems: 1.-Know the symptoms, they can vary. 2.-Maintain your perspective.
3.-Alter your existing job, ask your supervisor adjusting your job to fit to your skills. 4.-Take a
break, finding some quiet, meditative time, even if for five or ten minutes, can reduce stress. 5.-
Talk it out, hearing yourself describe your concerns aloud may help you think about a new
solution to your problem, and sharing your frustrations with someone else may reinforce the
importance of seeking change to resolve the issues. 6.-Create camaraderie and relief in the
work place environment. 7.-Maintain a positive attitude.