How to beat stress

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How to beat stress
@uchukaknado

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Plan for the meeting:
• Intro (getting to know each
other)
• Your experience with stress
• Brain reaction to stress
(theory)
• Consider tips to reduce stress

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Daria Shebeko
a fun of English language;
8+ teaching experience:
Degree in linguistics;
Cambridge CAE certificate;
Participant of several language exchange
programs in Spain ;
• Courses creator: “Business English”,
“business writing communication”.
• 500+ reached their goals with me;
• my blog on Instagram @uchukaknado
about English and motivation.
Introduce yourself!
(What’s your name? Where are you from?
What do you do? What’s English for you?)

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Answer the question
How are you feeling nowadays?

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Phrases to talk about stress
1 (SMTH) STRESSES (ONE) OUT
For me, traffic always stresses me out.
2 (TO BE) BURNT OUT
By the end of final exams, both the teachers and the students are completely
burnt out.
3 A LOT ON (ONE’S) MIND
Don’t take what he said personally. He’s got so much on his mind at the
moment. I’m sure he’s just really stressed out.
4 A LOT/TOO MUCH ON (ONE’S PLATE)
Sorry, I can’t do it. I’ve got too much on my plate right now.
5 (TO BE) UNDER THE PUMP
I won’t be home by 5 tonight. I’m under the pump to get this report finished today.
6 (TO BE) AT THE BREAKING POINT
My nerves were at the breaking point.
7 (TO) BITE SOMEONE’S HEAD OFF
My boss basically bit my head off when I tried to ask for an extension! It was a
bit unreasonable.

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The limbic system

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Which way to follow?

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Stress busters
QUESTIONS FOR EACH TIP:
How to do? How does it help? Are you practicing?
1. Get more physical activity
2. Follow a healthy diet
3. Minimize phone use and screen time
4. Consider supplements
5. Practice self-care
6. Reduce your caffeine intake
7. Spend time with friends and family
8. Create boundaries and learn to say no

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9. Learn to avoid procrastination
10. Take a yoga class
11. Practice mindfulness
12. Cuddle
13. Spend time in nature
14. Practice deep breathing
15. Spend time with your pet
add your own tips!