How do you handle pressure and stress?

　　你怎样处理工作压力?

　　Stress is very important for me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.

　　压力对我来说很重要。有了压力，我能把工作做到最好。处理压力的最好方式就是确保我能在有利压力和不良压力之间找到平衡。我需要有利的压力以保持积极性和高效率。

　　I find that when I’m under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work. I’ve done some of my best work under tight deadlines, where the atmosphere was very stressful.

　　我发现处于临近截止期的压力下时，我能完成一些很有创造力的作品。我有一些精湛的作品就是在逼近截止日期、工作氛围压力很大的情况下完成的。

　　I’m not a person who has a difficult time with stress. When I’m under pressure, I focus and get the job done. I’m the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handles stress fairly easily.

　　我并不是一个不能承受压力的人。当有压力时，我集中精力完成工作。我是那种在压力下能保持冷静、轻易掌控压力的人。

　　I plan and react situations, not to pressure and stress. The best way to handle problem is to deflate them as quickly as possible with calm and diligent work—one step at a time. That way, the situation is handled and doesn’t become stressful.

　　我就状况做出计划和反应，而不是针对压力。处理问题的最好方式就是冷静和勤奋的工作来释放压力—一步一步来。这样一切状况尽在掌握中，也就不会有压力了。

　　Pressure and stress are part of the working world. I thrive under pressure. I bend and work harder, but I don’t break. I find it exhilarating to be in a dynamic, challenging environment where the pressure is on.

　　压力是工作的一部分。我从压力中取得成功。我顺应压力、更加努力工作，但是我不会就此奔溃。我觉得在一个有压力、有活力、具有挑战性的环境中工作，令人振奋。

　　From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It’s a great stress reducer.

　　就个人来讲，我通过每晚健身来释放压力。健身是个减少压力的好方式。

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（实习编辑：高奕飞）