Every so often we have a long day at work. Whether it’s the amount of work we need to do, conflicting priorities, or just many things going wrong, a long day at work can be challenging and hard to recover from. Here are a few tips for recovering after a long day at work.
我们通常都是工作一整天。无论是因为工作量太大，没能分清主次，还是因为很多事做的不好，一整天都工作对我们是一种挑战，也能难保持清醒。这里有5个小方法可以帮助我们在辛苦工作一天后放松我们自己：
1. Lie down and do nothing
躺下来，什么都不做
One of the best ways to recover after work is just to lie down. This helps you feel relaxed and gives both your mind and your body a much needed rest from your day.
工作一天后放松自己最好方法之一就是躺下来。这会让你觉得放松，工作一天后，你的脑袋和身体都需要休息。

Lie down on your bed or couch. Close your eyes and do nothing. Don’t lie down to read a book or play with your phone, as this doesn’t really give your brain a rest. Don’t look around the room and notice what needs to be cleaned or put away, as this will just distract you. It’s kind of like meditation, but you don’t need to commit as much as meditation.
在床上或是沙发上躺下。闭上眼睛，什么都不要做。躺下来就不要读书，不要玩手机，因为你的脑袋并没有真正的得到休息。不要环顾四周，观察哪里需要打扫，哪些东西要被扔掉，因为你所做的这些都会让你分心。类似于冥想，但你不必像冥想那样专注。
You don’t need to do this for very long. A few minutes can help you feel more relaxed. Ten or 15 minutes can be enough. If you need to have a nap, make it a short one, as it could disrupt your natural sleep cycle.
你不需要躺太久。躺上几分钟你就会觉得轻松了不少，10~15分钟就足够了。如果你需要打个盹，睡上一会儿就可以了，否则会打乱你的睡眠规律。
2. Get some exercise
锻炼
Another way to feel good after a long day of work is to get some exercise. I like running, so a couple of times a week I go out for a run. It’s only a couple of kilometres, but the act of running and breaking a sweat makes me feel better. It’s also a great way to reduce stress at work, if you make it part of your schedule.
辛苦工作后的另一种放松法是做些锻炼。我喜欢跑步，因此，每周我都会出去跑几次。只是小跑一下，但是跑步会让我出些汗水，那会让我感觉好些。要是你能把锻炼列入你的待完成事项，这也是一种在工作之余的减压妙招。
You don’t have to go running if you don’t like to run. Try riding a bike, going to the gym, playing a sport, doing some yoga or pilates. Any kind of exercise will help you feel better after your long day at work.
要是你不喜欢跑步，你也不必去跑。试着骑自行车，去体育馆，做运动，练瑜伽或芭蕾什么的。只要是能让你在一天辛苦工作后可以感觉到放松的运动都可以。
3. Take a bath or shower
洗澡
A great way to feel refreshed is to have a bath or a shower. Lying down in the tub for a while is very relaxing. Run some hot water into the bath, get in, and lie down for 20 minutes. This is similar to lying down on the bed for a while, as it can relax you and make you feel warm at the same time.
洗澡是能让自己精神焕发的一种好方法。泡在浴缸里会觉得非常放松。泡澡的时候，让热水流进浴缸，然后在里面泡上20分钟。这种方法与在床上躺一会是类似的，因为它能在让你感觉到温暖的同时也能觉得很放松。
If you don’t have a tub, or don’t like to bathe, take a shower instead. Sometimes I like to have a shower after work if I’m feeling run down or sore, and it makes me feel better. Showers are quicker and the feeling of warm water on your head is great.
要是没有浴缸，或者是不喜欢泡澡，淋浴也是可以的。工作后要是觉得疲惫，或者是全身酸痛时我也喜欢淋浴，那也让我感觉挺好。淋浴更快，温暖的水顺着头流下来的感觉也很棒。
4. Change into comfortable clothes
换套舒适的衣服
It’s normal to change out of work clothes when you get home. Getting out of the suit, or uniform, at night time can make you more comfortable. However, it’s best to get into something that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
回家后把工作服脱掉也是件稀松平常的事。晚上脱掉西装，制服后会觉得很舒服。但是，最好还是做些事让你感觉放松和自在。
Don’t stay in your work attire when you get home. If you’re feeling tired or drained, change into comfortable clothes, like track pants and a jumper. It might not be fashionable, but comfort should be the aim here and every little thing you can do to feel better will help.
回家后不要还是一身工作服打扮。要是你觉得很累，感觉自己都被榨干了，换上一套舒服的衣服，比如换上套头外衣和运动裤。可能不怎么时尚，但是这时候能感觉舒适才是目的，另外你能做到的任何能让你觉得舒服的事都是能放松自己的。
5. Do something you enjoy
做些你喜欢做的事
After your long day at the office, working hard, and getting things done for your team and your employer, you should take some time to do something that you want to do. Doing something you enjoy will make you feel better and might make you more relaxed.
在工作的地方花一整天的时间和你的上司、你的同事一起辛苦工作，你是应该花点时间做些自己喜欢做的事了。做些让你觉得是种享受的事也会让你感觉良好，感觉到放松。
Listen to some music, watch a movie or some TV, paint, cook dinner, or play guitar. Work on something you enjoy and that isn’t too draining, and you’ll probably find your mood increases.
听听歌、看看电影、看看电视、画画、做饭或者是弹弹吉他。做些你自己喜欢的事情，那样不会让你觉得疲惫，还会让你发现自己的心情也能变好哦。