Right now, for instance, try shifting positions, loosening tight clothing, or taking a full breath. Does that feel even a little better? It's a small thing, but it shows how small actions and adjustments can affect stress levels.
现在,马上试着变换位置,放松紧绷的衣服,或者做一个深呼吸。有没有感觉好一点啊?这都是小事,但是它却能显示出小的行为和调整可以影响压力水平。
Second, experiencing some resistance to taking time to reduce stress is normal.
第二,经历过阻力之后花一些时间来降低压力是很正常的。
Even in the middle of the most insane day, there are lots of things that can be done to immediately lower stress levels, foster a better sense of well-being, and create a small space in which to begin figuring out how to lower stresses over the long term.
即使是在最疯狂的一天,也有很多事情可以马上降低你的压力水平,增强你的幸福感,为开始思考如何能长期地降低压力开创一个空间。
These experiences are more than enjoyable: they help protect the body against future stresses, improve problem solving, and stop downward spirals.
这就是为什么常常感到快乐很重要,至少每天要有那么几次感觉快乐。这些经验会更让人开心:它们能保护身体对抗未来的压力,提高解决问题的能力,停止恶性循环。
这里有一些每天可以做的安抚锻炼:
Take four long, slow breaths, and with the exhale, imagine that a gray cloud of stress, worries, or troubles is leaving the body. With the inhale, imagine that peace and love and wisdom are filling the body.
做四次绵长的、缓慢的深呼吸,呼气的时候,想象压力、担忧、或者麻烦像一团灰色的云一样离开身体。吸气的时候,想象平和、爱和智慧充满身体。
Repeat a favorite saying or prayer.
重复一句喜欢的话或祷告。
Make a cup of tea.
泡一杯茶
Listen to music.
听音乐
Go for a short walk.
短暂的散一会儿步
Call a friend for a quick chat.
给朋友打电话闲聊几句
Meditate.
冥想
Exercise, dance, stretch, or do yoga.
锻炼,跳舞,伸展,或者做瑜伽