Cathy Carr, a 43 year old doctor, Your exposure to stress isn’t

starts her day with putting on her make managed by having an evening bubble
up, nukking oatmeal for her three kids bath or vegging in front of the TV. It is
and dashing out the door. By 7:30 am how you spend your days that matters.
she’s rushing around the Indianapolis The latest research examines how some
hospital where she works, dealing with people glide through stressful
heart attacks and miscarriages. situations while others wind themselves
Evenings are no better:” My tighter.
purse isn’t off my shoulder when I hear, Researchers have found a
“What’s for dinner?” she says. number of coping strategies that can be
Carr’s remedy for the building described by one word - resilience.
stress? Every few months, she and a Resilient people recover quickly,
friend check in to a hotel and treat physically and mentally when faced with
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1. What is the main idea of this reading?
a. You should go on a holiday or get more down time if you feel stressed
b. People who are stressed should eat more carbohydrates to calm them
c. Everyone should develop their resilience to stress with coping
strategies
d. Stress causes toxic chemicals to be released into the body

2. Write summaries of the coping strategies suggested:

1. PLUG IN
Consists of noticing when you are stressed, then the breathing
(deeper is better), you should relax your muscles and change what you
are thinking. You must do what is necessary to return your body to a
state of calm.
2. TAKE A DEEP BREATH
It is recommended to breathe slowly and regularly, it is one of the
fastest ways to trigger the body’s relaxation response.
3. GET SNACKING
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transmitter with a calming effect.
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It is advisable to rate stressful situations on a one-to-ten scale, This
helps put minor problems, this will help you deal with more stress
without being stressed.