2012-12-29 來源：雙語資訊
1.Read a Book看本好書
Head to your local library and get yourself
a library card, which is free. Many libraries now have lending services for
ebooks, too, making it even easier to sneak a few moments of quiet relaxing
time. Even if you're not a big reader, you might be surprised by how calming it
is to simply sit and get lost in a few pages.
到家附近的圖書館，辦張免費的借書卡。許多圖書館甚至開通了電子圖書服務，使你能夠更好地享受靜坐閱讀的時間。即使你不是一個愛看書的人，你也會驚訝於靜坐看書，沉浸書本所帶來的舒適和寧靜。
2.Go For a Walk散個小步
Anytime you are feeling like you just can't
take anymore, head outdoors for a brisk walk. Getting your body moving is a
great way to destress and let your brain work through your problems. Or grab a
friend and chat away while pounding the pavement.
3.Meditate來個冥想
Find a quiet corner, and tune out for five
minutes. Set a timer on your phone, and enjoy sitting in silence, download a
self-guided meditation routine.
找個安靜的角落，放鬆五分鐘。用手機定個時，享受靜坐，下載一段冥想詞引導自己進入冥想狀態。
4.Watch the Sunset (or Sunrise)看場 日落（或日出）
We spend a lot of time working hard, which
means getting outdoors isn't always at the top of the daily must-do list. On
seriously stressful days, make time to watch the sunset — without your phone.
Turn it off and sit while taking in the wonders of nature and celebrating the
end of your long day.
我們每天都在賣力地工作，所以出門放鬆很少會被提上排程。但壓力實在大的時候，不要帶手機，去看個日落。坐下來欣賞大自然的美景，慶祝漫長的一天終於結束了。
5.Sing a Song唱個小曲
Even if you're not a professional crooner,
sing a song. Turn the radio up and sing along to your favorite tune, or hit the
town for some karaoke. And singing gets your blood pumping — due to the deep
breaths you take to belt out a tune —which elevates mood.
即使你唱歌不好聽，沒關係，唱首歌吧。把音樂調大，伴著喜歡的曲子唱起來，或者乾脆去唱個K。由於唱歌時深呼吸
帶動了血液迴圈，你的情緒也會跟著好起
來。
6.Yoga 練套瑜伽
You don't have to go to the gym to enjoy a
yoga session. A simple Sun Salutation takes a few minutes and can be done just
about anywhere. And once you've memorized the routine, you can relax with a bit
of yoga anytime.
不是在健身俱樂部裡才能練瑜伽。一 套簡單的瑜伽僅僅花費幾分鐘，所以在哪 都可以練習。一旦你熟悉了動作，任何時候都可以做瑜伽來放鬆。
7.Smile笑一笑
Simply smiling causes the brain to behave
differently, transforming that stressed-out feeling into happiness. Call a friend
who always makes you laugh, watch a silly movie, or just force yourself to
smile, which tricks your brain into thinking everything is OK, even when you're
feeling totally stressed out.
笑一笑能使大腦變得不一樣，從壓力重重變得快樂起來。打個電話給能經常逗你開心的朋友，看部搞笑的電影，或者簡 單地強迫自己笑，這些都能改變大腦的運作，即使你已經壓力山大了，笑一笑也能
使大腦覺得一切都好。
8.Dance跳個舞
Enjoy a dance party in the comfort of your
own home, or find the perfect place to get your groove on. Dancing is fun, and
you can do it anywhere. So crank the tunes and shake your booty. You'll be
feeling stress-free in no time.
在家或者找個能讓你動起來的地方跳個舞。跳舞使人開心，而且你可以在任何地方跳。所以打開音樂，扭動身體，你馬上就會變得輕鬆起來。
9.Hot Bath泡個熱水澡
There's nothing more soothing than running
a hot bath. While you're soaking, let go of the stress of your day. For a
really relaxing treat, add several drops of your favorite scented oil.
沒有什麼比洗個熱水澡更能讓人放鬆的了。當你全身浸泡在水裡的時候，一天的壓力就都不見了。為了更加享受，你也可以加幾滴芳香的精油。
10.Write About It隨意寫寫
When you're feeling run down, take a few
minutes to write about what's bugging you. Or start a daily journal and
dedicate time every day to writing, which helps calm frazzled nerves. Or get
creative and write a short story!
當你情緒低落時，花幾分鐘時間寫下那些讓你煩惱的事，或者每天寫日記，安排一段時間來隨意寫寫，這能幫助你放鬆緊張的神經。說不定你還能靈感大發，寫
出一個小故事呢。
What I learn today
The sentences I like
sneak a few moments of quiet relaxing time
get lost in a few pages
Anytime you are feeling like you just can't take anymore
Getting your body moving is a great way to destress and let your brain work through your problems.
grab a friend and chat away while pounding the pavement.
On seriously stressful days, make time to watch the sunset
singing gets your blood pumping — due to the deep breaths you take to belt out a tune —which elevates mood.
once you've memorized the routine, you can relax with a bit of yoga anytime.
force yourself to smile, which tricks your brain into thinking everything is OK, even when you're feeling totally stressed out.
crank the tune and shake your booty
There's nothing more soothing than running a hot bath.
While you're soaking, let go of the stress of your day.
For a really relaxing treat, add several drops of your favorite scented oil.
start a daily journal and dedicate time every day to writing, which helps calm frazzled nerves
Vocabulary
brisk
adj. 輕快的；快的；活潑的；生氣勃勃的
v. 使輕快；使活躍；使興旺
詞義辨析
active，energetic，vigorous，brisk，lively
這些形容詞均有“積極的，活躍的”之意。
active指有活動能力，強調與消極或休止相反的積極活動狀態。
energetic提精力充沛、奮力從事某事業。
vigorous指不僅表現積極、有生氣，而且固有精力和活力十分旺盛。
brisk指動作敏捷、充滿活力、輕快活潑地從事某項工作或活動。
lively側重指輪船快，機智，有生氣。
work through
1. 幹完，完成，解決
2.（使）逐漸通過（穿過），闖過
同：
[v.] go through, run through
apply thoroughly; think through
We worked through an example
[同] go through, run through, work through
Pounding 重擊
Tune out 脫身
the daily must-do list 每日必做事項
the wonders of nature 大自然的奇景
make time to 騰出時間去做
crooner 低聲唱歌的人
hit the town 純粹為了好玩而去做
get your groove on 享受跳舞
in no time 馬上
Let go of
放開，放走，放鬆
同：
[v.] let go, release, relinquish
反：
[v.] hold, take hold
run down 衰退、低落
frazzled 疲憊的
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