Прочитайте текст и выполните задания1218. В каждом задании запишите в поле ответа цифру1,2,3или4, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. 17. The example of a friends daughter is used to show that journalling helps 1) reduce stress levels. 2) improve family relations. 3) develop self-expression. 4) become more open. Benefits of journalling Our teenagers are more stressed than ever. In 2017 the Irish Examiner reported how two-thirds of teenagers described their mental health as average or poor. Social media, exams and the pressure to perform are leaving our young people worn out. Your school days are meant to be the best days of your life, but sadly for so many teens thats simply not the case. I began to wonder, what we can do to help Generation Z (children born after 1995) enjoy this precious time in their lives? It was something that myself and my sister Marie-Anne spoke about a lot. We started looking for some solutions. We knew we didnt want another app or online tool. We wanted something away from social media. Somethingtangible. Something that would help our kids communicate better, feel less stressed and inspire creativity. One day, we had a eureka moment. Journalling. We both loved to journal and draw when we were younger.Itwas our safe haven. It was a place to explore our innermost thoughts, vent our frustration, get creative, or talk about who we fancied. Our teenagers are always on and constantly bombarded with information. Generation Z are spending up to 4 hours every day on their phones, being prompted with updates and consuming content. The majority of teenagers use social media to relax or de-stress. However, studies have shown that the longer we spend on social media, the unhappier we feel. Journalling takes our teenagers offlineeven if only for a couple of minutes a day. Its a safe place where there is no comparison or judgement. Nobody needs to like what you put down to paper. Journalling encourages a teen to immerse themselves in a single activity, like writing, making lists, drawing or doodling. Studies show that doing this can significantly reduce stress and increase productivity. A journal is a place for teens to become more mindful. Its where we can explore life in the present moment, instead of feeling dragged in different directions by the currents of otherssomething that often happens online. Todays teenagers are never bored. Social Media, YouTube, Apps, Gaming, Netflix all see to that. In a world that is so noisy and distracting, it is often extremely difficult to listen to the voice within. Having that time is crucial. For connecting with yourself and what moves you. Journalling allows teenagers to unplug from the chaos and get to know themselves, to form their own opinions instead of relying on their peers, parents or a wider community. Its a place where your teenager can be completely honest, away from the glare of social media. In my opinion, theres nothing better than a blank page to inspire your teen to get creative. Personally, Ive been amazed by my own daughters personal creations and ideas. And by how that makes her feel. It seems to take some weight off her shoulders and feel more at ease with herself in the world around her. A friend of mine told me about the impact journalling had on her and her daughter. She was going through a tough time but simply couldnt find the words to express herself to her parents. My friend gave her daughter a journal and asked her to write down how she was feeling. Then, if she felt comfortable she would leave the journal outside her room at night for her parents to read. It truly opened up the conversation in the family and turned everything around. Remember journalling is not an assignment or homeworkits fun! There are no rules or right way to journal. Anything goes. And its private. Its a tool your teen can use whenever way they want.