Proper pressure can be a good thing: It can push you toward accomplishing tasks. 【小题1】. But sometimes the stress can be too much. Psychologist Travis explains that there is a best level of stress. With less than that, you may lack interest or motivation. 【小题2】 If you can reduce the stress and stay calm, you’ll have a better chance of succeeding.

Breathe out

Psychotherapist Tom suggests an effective yet simple relaxation technique: Slowly expel (排出) all the air from your lungs until there is nothing left and then count to 3 before taking the next breath normally. 【小题3】. The act of letting go of all the air lowers your shoulders and relaxes your muscles. When you are physically more relaxed, you will function better under pressure.

Keep healthy daily habits

Ensure that you are eating healthy foods. 【小题4】. Proper diet and rest may be all you need to reset your biological stress reactions to more manageable levels. In addition, regular exercise has been shown to reduce stress.

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Regardless of how much pressure the other person is applying, or how much stress you feel, avoid reacting before you have had a chance to calmly consider what you think about the issue. Leave the room and go for a walk, make some coffee or sit alone in a quiet spot to allow yourself to decide what is the best for you.

   Many people would like to change various things in their life in order to be more eco-friendly. 【小题1】 They range from changing their jobs to their vehicles and even their homes. In what follows, I am going to talk about the most energy-efficient（节能的）small green homes. Keep on reading, as this article is very useful if you would like to change your home into a more eco-friendly one.

【小题2】 This happens because a green home will contain green devices（设备）which need alternative sources of energy such as solar power and wind power. They do not pollute the atmosphere as much as the regular sources of energy. 【小题3】 The process of installing them is kind of expensive but in the long term, it will save you a lot of money.

【小题4】 It will be made out of recyclable and renewable materials. For example, the furniture will be made out of bamboo instead of materials which take years to grow. This means that there is not a risk of them to be used up as in the case of certain types of wood or other materials.

A green house will be decorated by using non-toxic（无毒的）materials. 【小题5】 They contain harmful chemicals which can be dangerous, but the most energy-efficient small green homes do not have this problem.

   One of the best feelings is opening the acceptance letter from a university. As we all know, college is expensive. Throughout most college students’ lives they had almost all their money given to them by their parents. But college is the time true responsibility begins. With the right information at hand, you can definitely get major financial assistance for college tuition（学费）.【小题1】

Some of the highest scholarships are given to college athletes, especially to the football player or baseball player, but do you know you can get scholarships for less known sports? 【小题2】 A senior year spent learning a new sport and perfecting the skills can lead to a full scholarship in college.

Most nonprofit organizations offer high scholarships to their volunteers. Try volunteering in your community, or a branch of major organizations. 【小题3】 It can be best to work for an organization that you are familiar with.

Try building a personal connection with someone at a scholarship society. Building a relationship through visits and phone calls can make you stand out of the crowd. Remember, these people go through hundreds of applications（申请）a day — and a personal touch can really make a difference!

It can never be too early to apply for a scholarship. Applying early is another way to stand out of the crowd. 【小题5】It can also be a numbers game. Applying early can lead to more applications altogether, and someone who applies to 100 scholarships has a much better chance!

   To become a flexible reader, you need to know how to select and use a reading style that is consistent(一致的) with your purpose of reading. 【小题1】 Each has its own purpose. Read to learn about the three reading styles used by flexible readers.