Life can bring situations that might keep us stressed for a few days, weeks, or months. How well—or bow poorly—we get through a stressful situation depends a lot on us. 46 . Here are some steps you can take to deal with a stressful situation.
●Understand the situation
47 Try to describe your situation in a sentence or two. What’s stressful about this situation for you right now? It can help to clear your thoughts. When my family just moved, I went to a new school in the middle of the year. The stressful parts are not knowing anyone, strange campus, missing my old friends, and dealing with all new schoolwork by myself
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Notice and name the feeling you have about the situation. It may help you understand the way you feel given your situation if you write down your feelings. I’m mad that we had to move, especially now. I feel lonely and sad because of missing my old school and old friends. 49 I guess anyone would feel this way if they were in my situation.
●Learn more
50 . This might include reading about it, talking to others, or finding out what others in your situation have done and what to expect. Learning helps you feel more confident and prepared—plus it reminds you that you’re not the only one who has gone through this.
A.Accept your feelings |
B.Keep a positive attitude |
C.Ask your teachers or parents for advice |
D.Learn all you can about the situation you’ re dealing with |
E.Take some time to think about the situation you’ re facing |
F.How we deal with stressful situations makes all the difference |
G.I’m worried about keeping up with my studies and making new friends |