①There are lots of things that cause stress (压力) in our lives, such as school problems, arguments with friends and sometimes bad feelings about ourselves. We all experience stress at times, but it's important to manage it properly and reduce (减少) its influence. Here are some helpful tips for dealing with stress.

②Sometimes we feel stressed without understanding the reason. So whenever you're stressed, you should stop and think. What is really happening? How can you improve the situation? Try keeping a diary about your problems and the possible causes.

③Do you always wait until Sunday evening to do homework? This bad habit can cause " last-minute " stress, as well as poor grades. To avoid that, time management is greatly needed. Plan your studies and other activities with a calendar. You can also divide big projects into smaller tasks. In this way, you'll always know how much time you really have.

④Besides, healthy habits are very important for reducing stress. Be sure to eat healthy meals and get at least eight hours of sleep. Avoid checking your mobile phone or using the computer before bedtime. It will keep you awake!

⑤When you're feeling stressed, it's helpful to speak to someone who understands your situation, such as your friends and families. Sometimes it's enough to talk about your problems and share your feelings. Other times, however, you might need advice or suggestions. Don't keep your worries to yourself.

⑥Finally, relaxation is important, Find some free time for activities that you enjoy, such as sports, hobbies and meeting with friends. For example, seeing a film or hanging out after 5 days' study could be a good choice. If you find some time to relax and enjoy yourself, you'll feel refreshed, have more energy, and reduce your level of stress.

Being street smart is an important skill to have and it's a good way to take care of yourself.

Always carry your phone with 1, but do not look at it while you are walking. Being able to communicate or call for help is important, 2 keep a list of useful phone numbers. But put your phone away while you are walking so that you can keep your 3 up and see what's going on around. If you do need to check your phone, stop and look at it quickly.

Don't wear earphones while you are out. If you have to 4 something when you're out, use only one earphone or play it at a very low volume (音量).

Travel with 5 or family members when possible and never go anywhere with a stranger. It's important to be 6 with strangers. Do not get into a stranger's car.

7 dark and out-of-the-way places. Do not take short cuts through dark areas, even if it will make your trip much faster. If you have to go to a place, and you're not sure whether it's safe or not, go 8 someone you know or speak to someone on the phone while you are there.

Run and shout if you feel unsafe. Run away as 9 as you can towards a police station, hospital, or nearby shop for help. Shout as loudly as you can 10 the attention of people around.

When you and your friends turn to each other to talk about problems or troubles, you give each other advice and help. One important thing of our growth is to make decisions to help our friends and learn to support each other. This requires us to learn what it means to help friends and how to help them in right ways.

The first step toward helping others is to identify that they need help. We all know that difficulties are part of our daily lives. However, sometimes small things can lead to more serious problems that require more help. It's important to make sure when to help a friend. For example, you may pick up some signs that your friends are not acting like themselves. These signs show they may not be well.

The next step toward helping others is to listen. Paying attention to others while listening is very important throughout our life. When we communicate with others, we need to learn when to speak and when not to. As listeners, we should try to understand what the speakers are feeling or experiencing and try to see things from their perspectives. Listening and paying attention to others when they speak is a sign of respect and a skill that will lead to deeper and better relationships.