Have you had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even can’t sleep at night? If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, sad, scared, or afraid——all of which can give you a stomachache or a headache.
你曾经在考试中头疼过吗？你曾经为了担心某件事头疼甚至失眠吗？如果有的话，你就知道什么是压力了。压力就是当你担心某事时的感觉。这种思想上的烦恼使你身体感觉不舒服。你可能会觉得生气，难过，担心或者发愁，所有的这些都会让你胃疼或是头疼。
However, there are different kinds of stress. Some kinds of stress are good and others are bad. Good stress might happen when you’re called to answer questions in class or when you have to give a speech. This kind of stress can help you to get things better done. For example, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to prepare better before the test.
然而，压力也有许多种。一些压力是有好处的，另外一些却不是。有益压力可能在你在课堂上被叫起来回答问题或者是不得不做个演讲时产生。这种压力会帮你把事情做的更好。比如，如果考试前，压力迫使做更好的准备，你就可能取得更好的成绩。
On the other hand, bad stress can happen if the stress lasts too long. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you’re having problems at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy every day. That kind of stress isn’t going to help you. And it can actually make you sick.
另一方面，如果压力持续的时间过长就会产生不利压力。如果你父母打架，如果家里有人生病，如果你学习上遇到难题，或者是每天都有一些事情让你不开心，你可能会感觉不好。这种压力对你没有帮助。而且，会让你觉得难受。
The best way to fight the stress is to have a balanced life. Make sure you keep your SELF in mind: Sleep, Exercise, Leisure（休闲）, and Food. If you get enough sleep and eat properly, and if you exercise and leave time for fun, you’ll probably feel less stressed.
抵制压力最好的方法是拥有和谐的生活。你一定要记住：睡觉，运动，休闲和食物。如果你有充足的睡眠，而且吃的很合理，如果你做运动而且留有娱乐的时间，那么你就会感到压力没有那么大。
