Anytimewehavetowait,manyofusgetnervous.Ourmindsar...

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Any time we have to wait,many of us get minds are filled with all kinds of if the results were bad? What if I failed the final? We try to focus on our work, but the bad thoughts surround us like a pack of try to relax, but we just feel too anxious.

Many circumstances in our lives come with a waiting period, which can trigger our anxiety. We probably know that worry isnt very helpful and that it only hurts our health. But we also probably can’t stop. Below are the suggestions for reducing worry while we wait.

Take deep breaths. Sit in a comfortable position with eyes closed. Breathe in, count to five, and then breathe out slowly. Repeat as often as you need. Remember that our breath is available to us at any time. Even one deep breath can help.

Recite（背诵）helpful words. Come up with words of encouragement that you can tell yourself. For example, “I am strong and brave and can get through this.”“ I believe myself and my abilities.” “I am deserving.”

Lead a mindful life. Staying present focused is the key to managing anxiety. One strategy is to give tasks your full attention. For example, if you are doing the dishes, notice how your hands feel touching the sponge（海绵）, notice the smell of the soap, focus on the sound the water makes as it hits each dish, etc.

4. The underlined word “trigger” in para.2 can be replaced by“_____”.

A. share. B. ease.

C. cause. D. settle.

5. What preparation should we make before taking deep breaths?

A. Being seated at ease with eyes shut.

B. Putting the hand on the heart.

C. Counting numbers from one to five.

D. Breathing out several times to relax.

6. The author suggests saying some words like “I am deserving” to_____.

A. share anxiety with others.

B. gather our strength.

C. make us energetic.