我们都需要放松:工作一天后如何有效放松
日期:2012-07-05 20:47

(单词翻译:单击)

Many of us blurthe line between our private and professional lives, but we know that it is important to have a little R&R every now and then, even if only for a few short minutes. Here are some tips to help you unwindand let go after a long day in the office.
我们很多人都会分不清工作和生活的界限,同时我们也知道休养与恢复的重要性(小编注:R&R即Rest and Recuperation,休养与恢复),即使只有一小会儿时间也不忘放松。下面就是一些小贴士,告诉我们在漫长的一天的工作之后如何放松。
1.Take a bath: Nothing beats the feeling of a warm bath. Soaking in epsomsalts will help relievestress and sootheyour muscles, allowing your body to unwind after a long day on the job. Don't have a bath? A hot showerworks wonders too!
1.沐浴泡澡:没有什么比暖暖的泡个澡更舒服的了。泡澡的时候放一点浴盐可以有效地舒缓压力、放松肌肉,让身体在一整天工作之后好好地放松一下。没有条件泡澡?洗个热水澡也能有同样的效果!
2.Light a candle:Sounds simple, but candles are a small, inexpensive luxurythat create a relaxing setting throughout your home. Choosing scentslike lavenderis known to reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Candles are the easiest way to create a calmenvironment after a long day.

2.点支香薰烛:这个方法听起来很容易吧,但这的确是一个在家就能用的又简单又便宜的放松方法,还能给你带来奢华的享受。选择类似薰衣草这样的香薰烛能够减少压力、焦虑,缓解失眠。在一天的工作后,点一支香薰烛是创造静谧舒缓环境的最简单的方法。
3.Go for a walk:Many of us have office jobs that keep us indoors for a majority of the day. Set aside 20 minutes to go for a walk throughout your neighborhood. It's the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the outdoors, especially during warm Summer nights.
3.出去走走:我们很多人大多数时间都在室内的办公室里工作。每天在自己的小区里随意走上个20分钟,随便地动几下,好好享受室外的美好,尤其是在温暖的夏日夜晚。
4.Stretch! Sitting in an office chair for several hours each day can make your body just as tight and achyas an intenseworkout. Try these simple stretchesfor desk dwellers and high-heel wearers to keep you working hard and feeling great.
4.舒展身体:每天要在办公室的椅子上坐上几个小时,你的身体肯定会又僵硬又酸痛。对于长期坐办公室的人和穿高跟鞋的人来说,做些简单的舒展运动可以让自己感觉舒畅、工作也能更加努力。
5.Enjoy a light read:Crack open a book or magazine and escape into it. It is easy to get caught up only reading from a computer screen or ereader. Flippingpages will give your eyes a much-needed break from the screen, and nonwork-related content will help you forget any office woes.
5.看一些轻松读物:刷刷地翻几页书或杂志,可以让你有机会暂时离开一下电脑屏幕或者电子阅读器,让你的眼睛好好休息一下。而和工作不相关的阅读内容也能让你忘记办公室里的勾心斗角。
6.Journal: Remember your teenage journal? Bring it back! Journaling can be the perfect way to unwind and reflect on your day. Journals also act as a great way to keep track of goals and inspiration.
6.写日记:还记得年少时写过的日记吗?重新拿起纸笔来吧!记日记是一个放松回顾一天生活的绝好方法,也是一个追踪目标、激发灵感的好选择。

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重点单词
  • stressn. 紧张,压力 v. 强调,着重 vt. 强调 n.
  • trackn. 小路,跑道,踪迹,轨道,乐曲 v. 跟踪,追踪
  • screenn. 屏,幕,银幕,屏风 v. 放映,选拔,掩蔽,遮蔽
  • inspirationn. 灵感,吸入,鼓舞人心(的东西)
  • minutesn. 会议记录,(复数)分钟
  • unwindv. 展开,松开
  • anxietyn. 焦虑,担心,渴望
  • stretchn. 伸展,张开 adj. 可伸缩的 v. 伸展,张开,
  • candlen. 蜡烛
  • insomnian. 失眠(症)