Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Bach word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. stimulating        B. passionate          C. capacity        D. associated        E. deliberately      F. resolute          G. satisfying       H. sweat        I. breeds        J. registers       K. subjected

Find your happy place: How to outsmart(智胜) stress

If you re all too familiar with the physical sense of being stressed, it may be time to make some changes. Over time, this can negatively affect your body, leading to fatigue and headaches. Here are a few ways that research suggests can help you keep calm and carry on.

Work up a 【小题1】.

When we're stressed, the part of our brain that 【小题2】fear lights up like a fireworks display. Regular exercise can provide a(n) 【小题3】 release for frustration and other negative feelings.

It may reduce stress hormones, and it can trigger (激发）your body to release feel-good chemicals that can help boost your mood.

Be decisive

We face dozens of choices every day, and each of them involves our mental【小题4】and requires us to make a decision. It turns out that being good at making decisions may be good for our healtii. Research shows that decisive people may have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol (皮质醇)than poor decision-makers. Want to be more 【小题5】? Simplify your decisions by focusing on facts, so you understand what's really at stake. Reframe problems as opportunities

Bottling up your feelings 【小题6】 anxiety.

The next time you’re sweating something, pause and ask yourself: What are the positives?

How can I look at this as a(n) 【小题7】 challenge rather than a problem? Changing the way you lode at a situation can help you respond a less stressful way.

See every glass as at least half full

Are you a pessimist?.Chances are you can change your outlook through your experiences. The best strategy is to 【小题8】 avoid other pessimists, and surround yourself with optimists whose positive vibes are infectious.' Ifs also important to feel as if you have a purpose every day- whether that comes from your work, family and friends or an activity. Having something that you’re 【小题9】about, and achieving goals 【小题10】with it, can help many people have a more optimistic outlook.