高中英语语法填空:短文题型基础练习 Test 14

Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion—like stress, anger, or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity? Was your mind cluttered with thoughts? Or was it 　61　 (paralyze), unable to think?

The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very 　62　 (stress) time, or you feel angry or frustrated, stop. Yes, that's right, stop. 　63　 you're doing, stop and sit for one minute. 　64　 you're sitting there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion.

Allow that emotion to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Don't cheat yourself here. Take the entire minute—but only one minute—to do nothing else but feel that emotion.

When the minute is 　65　 , ask yourself, “Am I wiling to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I go 　66　 the rest of the day?”

Once you've allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really feel it, you will be surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly.

If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little 　67　 (long), that is OK. Allow yourself another minute to feel the emotion.

When you feel you've had enough of the emotion, ask yourself if you're willing to carry that negativity with you for the rest of the day. 　68　 not, take a deep breath. As you exhale（呼气）, release all that negativity with your breath.

This exercise seems simple—almost too simple. But, it is very effective. By allowing that negative emotion the space to be truly felt, you 　69　 (deal) with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion, 　70　 (realize) that it is only emotion, it loses its control. You can clear your head and proceed with your task.