Preah / Belize 
What do you do to manage stress?
Hello. So my question was, what do you do to manage stress?
Now, the very first thing I try to do is to avoid stressful situations in a whole, avoid people that may bring me stress. For example, toxic friends, toxic relationships, family members who like to gossip, and also not being at places where it doesn't fit my personality. For example, bars or clubs, those are not places that I would normally go to. If it's unavoidable and stress is at my door, what I try not to do is put other people's burden on top of me as well. Because if my cup is already full and someone comes and puts more on it, it's obviously going to overflow or I'm going to explode. And whenever I finish doing that, avoiding other people's burdens, I try to go into solitude, have time for myself, take a breath, relax, be in peace.
Whenever I'm comfortable talking about it, I may look to someone who I trust to confide in them, ask them for their advice to help me navigate through the situation. And last, I reflect. I try to reflect on what made me feel this way, what brought on the stress and how to avoid it, how to build a barrier around me or between this thing that brought me the stress. So that is what I do to manage.
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manage stress
Meaning: To control or reduce stress.
Examples:
- She exercises to manage stress.
- Learning to manage stress is important.
stressful situations
Meaning: Situations that cause worry or pressure.
Examples:
- She tries to avoid stressful situations.
- Exams can be stressful situations.
toxic relationships
Meaning: Relationships that are unhealthy or harmful.
Examples:
- He left toxic relationships behind.
- Toxic relationships cause stress.
fit my personality
Meaning: Match the kind of person I am.
Examples:
- That job doesn’t fit my personality.
- Quiet places fit my personality better.
at my door
Meaning: About to happen or already present.
Examples:
- Stress was at my door this week.
- Problems are at his door.
burden
Meaning: A heavy problem or responsibility.
Examples:
- She didn’t want to carry his burden.
- Work can feel like a burden sometimes.
my cup is already full
Meaning: I already have too much to deal with.
Examples:
- My cup is already full today.
- She said her cup was full and needed rest.
solitude
Meaning: Time spent alone.
Examples:
- She enjoys solitude after work.
- Solitude helps him relax.
confide in
Meaning: To share personal feelings or secrets with someone you trust.
Examples:
- She confided in her best friend.
- He needs someone to confide in.
navigate through the situation
Meaning: Deal with a difficult situation step by step.
Examples:
- She helped him navigate through the situation.
- Advice can help you navigate through stress.
build a barrier around me
Meaning: Create emotional protection from stress.
Examples:
- She built a barrier around herself.
- He learned to build a barrier against negativity.
Vocabulary Quiz
solitude • burden • confide in • manage stress
cup • stressful situations
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