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十個不花錢的放松方式

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 itis 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，你也會驚訝于靜坐看書，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.

當你無法承受壓力的時候，出門散個步。活動身體能夠減壓并讓大腦理清思路。散步的時候也可以叫上一個朋友，一邊聊天，一邊活絡身體。

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，放松五分鐘。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。

看日落（或日出）

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. Onseriously 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 theend of your long day.

我們每天都在賣力地工作，所以出門放松很少會被提上日程安排。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，慶祝漫長的一天終于結束了。

5. Sing a Song 唱個小曲

Even if you're not a professional crooner, sing asong. Turn the radio up and sing along to your favorite tune, or hit the townfor 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，沒關系，唱首歌吧。把音樂調大，伴著喜歡的曲子唱起來，或者干脆去唱個K。由于唱歌時深呼吸帶動了血液循環，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.

不是在健身俱樂部里才能練瑜伽。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松。

7. Smile 笑一笑

Simply smiling causes the brain to behave differently, transforming that stressed-out feeling into happiness. Call afriend 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 doit anywhere. So crank the tunes and shake your booty. You'll be feeling stress-freein 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，你馬上就會變得輕松起來。

9. Hot Bath 泡個熱水澡

There's nothing more soothing than running a hotbath. 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.

沒有什么比洗個熱水澡更能讓人放松的了。當你全身浸泡在水里的時候，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 towrite 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，這能幫助你放松緊張的神經。說不定你還能靈感大發，寫出一個小故事呢。