M: Excuse me. I was wondering if I could take Friday off?
W: This Friday?
M: Yes. I'm visiting my friends for the weekend, and, the traffic is always bad on Friday afternoon. So, I want to get an early start. Would that be OK with you?
W: Well, all right.
M: Thanks.But wait，won't I see you tomorrow?
W: No, I'll be out of the office from Wednesday to Sunday. I'm going to take a short vacation. Actually, I was wondering if you could finish this presentation for me for Monday.
M: No problem.
W: Oh, and I still haven made copies of these reports...
M: OK. I can do that.
W: Great. And just one more thing... Could you read these surveys? I need a report on them by Monday, too.
M: All right.
W: Thanks very much. Time for a cup of coffee. Do you want some?
M: No, thanks. I don't really have time.

Everyone has stress. We have short-term stress, like getting lost while driving or missing the bus. Even everyday events, such as planning a meal or making time for activities, can be stressful. This kind of stress can make us feel worried or anxious.
Other times, we face long-term stress, such as racial discrimination, a life-threatening illness, or divorce. These stressful events also affect your health on many levels. Long-term stress is real and can increase your risk for some health problems, like depression.
Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body.
Research is starting to show the serious effects of stress on our bodies. Stress triggers changes in our bodies and makes us more likely to get sick. It can also make problems we already have worse.