MCQ
Exercise is her main (adopting mechaning - coping mechanism) for handling stress.
coping mechanism
O ________________ (adj.)
to feel like you have too much to deal with.
Overwhelmed
We've been working so hard on this project that we're finally going to go out this evening and let our hair down for a few hours.
to allow yourself to behave much more freely than usual and enjoy yourself
He is overworked to the point of (breakout - burnout). He urgently needs a break.
burnout
W ______________ (n.)
the division of one's time and focus between working and family or leisure activities
Work-life balance (n.)
Our argument got very heated. I had to go out for a walk to blow off some steam.
to get rid of your energy, anger or strong emotions by doing something active or noisy
He has a lot of tasks to do. He’s (swamped at -swamped with) work.
swamped with
S ___________ (n.)
something that causes stress
Stressor
I'm sorry, I can't do it. I've just got too much on my plate right now.
to have something, usually a large amount of important work or problems, to deal with
After a long day, she likes to (wind down - rest down) by reading a book.
wind down
D_________ (v.)
to relax after working hard or experiencing stress; to reduce the amount of stress that you experience
De-stress
We’ve been working 18 hours a day and we are all at breaking point.
the time when problems become so great that a person, an organization or a system can no longer deal with them
He doesn't want to go to the party, but his friends insist that he goes with them. He doesn't like being ( rushed into - pressured into) going, though.
pressured into
R____________ (v.)
to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe
Relieve
No wonder Mary is ill. She has been burning the candle at both ends for a long time.
to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early