Transcript Of these four examples of stress

Of these four examples of stress - getting caught in
traffic, having a troubled marriage, being robbed on
the street, or taking care of a spouse with Alzheimer's
disease - which is the least harmful to your long-term
health? The answer is getting caught in traffic.
That's because it's temporary. You know it will be
over before long. Getting robbed on the street is the
second least harmful because, even though it can be
very frightening, it's a one-time event. Having a bad
marriage or taking care of a spouse with Alzheimer's
is the worst. It's a tie because both can go on with no
end in sight.
You've most likely heard about second-hand smoke
and how ⓐ it can be as harmful as smoking. But
what you probably don't know is that third-hand
smoke can be even worse. This is the term for the
toxic materials in cigarette smoke that remain even
after the smoke is gone. The smoke leaves behind the
harmful materials on everything ⓑ it touches. If you
can smell smoke on your clothes, in your hair, or in
your carpet, the toxins are there. Unfortunately,
children are more likely to be affected by third-hand
smoke than adults are. ⓒIt is therefore important
for parents to avoid smoking in any areas where their
children spend time.
Runners often report how during a race they
discover a "magic pace." Their body is moving in
perfect rhythm, and they feel like they could keep
going forever. Recently, scientists have discovered the
science behind this feeling. For a long time, it was
assumed that our metabolic rates were constant. In
other words, it was thought that we would always use
the same amount of energy to run one mile, no
matter how fast we ran. It turns out, however, that
every one of us has a specific pace that requires the
least amount of energy. On average, this speed is
8.3mph for males and 6.5mph for females.
It's commonly accepted that negative words from others can
destroy our self-confidence. Children are highly likely to be
hurt by regular criticism, especially when it comes from
parents or teachers. Because of this, we're taught not to put
up with others criticizing us unfairly. In many cases, however,
the person attacking our self-esteem is ourselves! It's been
found that the words we use to talk to ourselves within our
own minds can have a negative effect. Criticizing ourselves
after we make a mistake can be just as damaging as being by
someone else. Fortunately, our self-talk can work the other
way, too. Avoiding negative thoughts and using positive words
to talk to yourself can help you feel better about yourself.
Some parents write resumes, attend job fairs, and chat with
career counselors for their children. These are extended forms
of helicopter parenting, which is a term meaning parents who
hover over their children’s lives from childhood to university.
To want the best for a child is only natural. But according to
some experts, helicopter parenting can prevent young people
from developing their self-confidence and independence.
These factors are thought to be essential when they finally
enter the real world on their own. That parents are actively
interested in their children's lives is a positive thing. That
today's youth are open to receive advice is also great.
Nonetheless, experts insist that it is important for parents to
be aware of the boundaries that they shouldn't cross.