Sometimes, we feel stressed and need to relax fast. There are easy things you can do to de-stress quickly. These include breathing slowly, taking a short walk, drinking water, listening to music, or talking to a friend. When we do these things, our body feels better and our mind becomes calm. It's important to know some simple ways to feel good quickly.
Examples:
I take deep breaths when I feel stressed.
She drinks a glass of water to calm down.
They go for a short walk when work is too much.
GRAMMAR
We use imperatives (commands) to give quick advice. We also use present simple to talk about routines or facts.
Examples (Imperatives):
Take a deep breath.
Go outside.
Drink water.
Examples (Present Simple):
He always listens to music to relax.
I feel better after a short break.
VOCABULARY
De-stress – To reduce stress
Breathe – To take air in and out slowly
Walk – To move by putting one foot in front of the other
Calm – Not feeling nervous or worried
Water – A clear drink that helps the body
Music – Sounds that people enjoy and that can help them relax
Quickly – Fast, in a short time
Break – A short time to rest
Quiet – Not loud
Smile – A happy look on your face
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Take a break.
Let’s relax for a minute.
Close your eyes.
Take deep breaths.
You will feel better soon.
Talk to someone.
Go outside for fresh air.
Listen to soft music.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I feel better after I breathe slowly.
She listens to calm music to relax.
We drink tea to feel calm.
Negative:
He does not relax when he is in a noisy place.
I don’t feel better yet.
They don’t take breaks during work.
Questions:
How can I de-stress quickly?
Do you go for a walk when you are stressed?
Can music help you relax?
Answers:
You can take deep breaths.
Yes, I go for a walk every day.
Yes, music always helps me.
CONVERSATION
Mia: Hey, Jake. You look worried. What’s wrong?
Jake: I have too much work. I feel really stressed.
Mia: Oh no! Why don’t you take a short break?
Jake: I don’t have time.
Mia: Just five minutes. Breathe slowly and drink some water.
Jake: Okay. I can try that.
Mia: Also, listen to some calm music. It helps me a lot.
Jake: Thanks, Mia. I already feel a bit better.
Mia: Great! Remember, it’s important to relax sometimes.
LONG READING
Lena is a teacher. She loves her job, but sometimes she feels stressed during the day. She learns a few ways to de-stress quickly. In the morning, she listens to soft music before work. At school, when she feels tired, she takes a short walk outside. Sometimes she just drinks water or breathes deeply. These small things help her feel calm again. Her students see that she is always happy and relaxed. They learn from her too.
Questions and Answers:
Why does Lena feel stressed?
Because she works a lot during the day.
What does Lena do to de-stress quickly?
She listens to music, takes short walks, drinks water, and breathes deeply.
How do her students feel about her?
They see she is happy and relaxed and learn from her.
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