In fact, school is the top source of stress for teens. Getting into a good college or deciding what to do after high school is the second-biggest source of tension.
事实上，学校是青少年们的压力源。进入一所重点大学或是决定高中毕业后做什么是压力的第二大来源。
Common symptoms include feeling nervous or anxious, feeling tired, procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities, feeling overwhelmed, having negative thoughts and experiencing changes in sleeping habits. Problems with concentrating and changes in eating habits (eating too much or too little) are also linked to stress.
最常见的症状包括感觉紧张和焦虑，疲惫，做事拖延或忽视责任，感觉不知所措，怀有消极想法，改变睡眠习惯。暴饮暴食或者食欲不振也与压力息息相关。
Physical activity is one of the most effective stress busters. That doesn’t mean you have to go for a jog if you hate running.
身体锻炼是最有效的抑制压力的方法之一。但这并不意味着即使讨厌跑步也必须慢跑。
可以寻找一些你喜欢的运动，并且将它们融入你的生活，比如瑜伽、远足、骑车、滑板运动或是散步。
The best types of physical activities are those that have a social component.
最好的体力运动就是含有社交因素。
That’s unfortunate, since sleep is key for both physical and emotional well-being.
很不幸，因为睡眠恰恰是身体健康和情绪健康的关键所在。
To maximize your chance of sleeping soundly, cut back on watching TV or engaging in a lot of screen time in the late evening hours.
为了将熟睡时间最大化，晚上早早关掉电视机或者及早从屏幕前抽身。
Don’t drink caffeine late in the day and try not to do stimulating activities too close to bedtime.
接近傍晚的时候不要喝咖啡，也不要在睡觉前做激烈的运动。
Strike a balance.
保持平衡
School is important, but it’s not everything.
学习很重要，但也不是生活的全部。
Besides physical activities, find other hobbies or activities that bring you joy.
除了体育活动，寻找其他能够给你带来快乐的爱好和活动。也许是听音乐、看电影或者画画。
That might be listening to music, going to the movies or drawing. Make a point to keep doing these things even when you’re stressed and busy.
即使在你承受巨大压力和非常忙碌的时候也要保证做这些事情。
Let yourself shine.
展示自己
Spend some time really thinking about the things you’re good at, and find ways to do more of those things.
花一些时间来思考自己擅长的东西，并且想办法多做这些事情。
如果你是数学达人，你可以教导数学差的小邻居。如果你是一个颇具灵性的人，你可以在当地的教堂做志愿者。如果你是一个艺术家，可以开设摄影课。
Focusing on your strengths will help you keep your stresses in perspective.
将注意力放在你的强项上将会帮助你有效处理压力。
Talk through it.
交谈讨论
It’s so much easier to manage stress when you let others lend a hand.
如果你让别人帮助你，那么处理压力就会变得更容易。
