1
Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Some of them can be used
more
than once.
- I am looking forward ★★★ attending the Positive Psychology conference.
- For me, it is important to connect ★★★
other people.
- He always looked emotionally strong. However, when he saw his daughter winning the competition,
he cried ★★★ happiness.
- That’s a pity that most people tend ★★★ find happiness in material wealth.
- Waking up to the songs of the birds makes me more than happy. This feeling also extends ★★★ my
entire day.
- She is like an angel who pours positivity ★★★ people’s lives.
- Yesterday, I came ★★★ interesting research findings about the happiest countries.
2
Complete the sentences with the correct verbs. There might be more than one
true answer.
feel
build
create
make
decrease
keep
boost
improve
ease
increase
lose
Psychologists believe that there are 2 types of stress. First type is considered good as it helps
you to find solutions in difficult situations, whereas the second type isn’t desirable as you 1) ★★★
control over your life. The key here is to 2) ★★★ the stress level lower. Only then it can help
3)
★★★ your performance. If your stress is above the level, it will definitely 4) ★★★ your performance.
Positive psychologists suggest some ways to 5) ★★★ stress. Here are some of them:
- Be around reliable people. You will 6) ★★★ more secure.
- Get more physical activity. It will improve your mood.
- 7) ★★★ strong relationships. Having real friends around will make you happier.
- 8) ★★★ meaningful
conversations. It is important for your overall mental health.
- 9) ★★★ happy memories. Think about what makes you happy and do those things.
- Find ways to 10) ★★★ your self-confidence. Confident people are more satisfied with their
life.