Why are we all so stressed?
4/23/20267 min
Worrying about exams, work or climate change in the news. It's no wonder modern life is stressful. Becca and Neil hear from a presenter and psychologist about managing stress. Learn some tips to help with worrying and stress, as well as some new vocabulary and phrases!
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First 90 secondsIqra Farooq· Soundbite0:00
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Neil· Host0:28
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Becca· Host0:31
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Neil· Host0:34
Hello, this is Six Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil.
Becca· Host0:42
And I'm Becca. Worrying about work or exams, war and climate change in the news, it's no wonder that modern life is stressful. What makes you stressed, Neil?
Neil· Host0:52
Ooh, good question. I think not having enough time to do something, that really makes me stressed out. How about you?
Becca· Host1:00
Mm. When I'm trying to do something that I've never tried before and I'm not very good at it, that makes me feel really stressed.
Neil· Host1:09
Mm, I find that stressful too.
Becca· Host1:11
And how do you cope with stressful situations, Neil?
Neil· Host1:14
Well, I try to slow down, uh, pause, take a breath, and think that at some point, probably later today, everything will be okay again. How about you?
Becca· Host1:26
Yeah, same. But in my mind, I'm telling myself that