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stress

Definition for stress

noun as in emphasis

verb as in accentuate, emphasize

verb as in put under physical or mental pressure

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“Tell yourself, ‘I’m enjoying tonight regardless,’ repeating positive affirmations to yourself, which can lower stress and cortisol levels.”

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Other tidbits from the report are that reserve managers feel inclined to move their portfolios toward shorter-duration government bonds because it can be sold quickly during periods of stress.

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Make sure to choose a few options that you can easily make-ahead or serve cold to save yourself the stress of needing half a dozen hot dishes on the table at once.

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Travelers are encouraged to pack light to get through security and arrive early to the airport to avoid travel stress.

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Because if issues are not discussed when they arise, they are likely to pop up the next time there is a moment of stress, when they are more likely to be expressed in a negative way, and so become harder to control.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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