They are afraid that the stress of work robs them(2) ____ joy and happiness and bring them harm both physically and mentally. In fact, however,stress isn't such a bad thing(3) ____ it is often supposed to be. Above all,(4) ____ it gets out of control, a certain amount of stress is important as it provides motivation and challenge, and purpose to (5) ____ otherwise meaningless, idle life. In addition, people under stress tend to express their full range of potential (6) ____ realize their own personal worth - the very aim of a human life. Last but not least, research has shown that,(7) ____ (actual), modest amounts of stress can(8) ____ (strong) the immune system and be good for health. Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way (9) ____ (escape). Developing our adaptive ability to deal with stress can prevent us from (10) ____ (defeat) by the competitive society.
In the past few years, quite a number of men and women(1) ____ (choose) to do something less competitive. They are afraid that the stress of work robs them(2) ____ joy and happiness and bring them harm both physically and mentally.
In fact, however,stress isn't such a bad thing(3) ____ it is often supposed to be. Above all,(4) ____ it gets out of control, a certain amount of stress is important as it provides motivation and challenge, and purpose to (5) ____ otherwise meaningless, idle life. In addition, people under stress tend to express their full range of potential (6) ____ realize their own personal worth - the very aim of a human life. Last but not least, research has shown that,(7) ____ (actual), modest amounts of stress can(8) ____ (strong) the immune system and be good for health.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way (9) ____ (escape). Developing our adaptive ability to deal with stress can prevent us from (10) ____ (defeat) by the competitive society.