5分钟缓解工作压力：做个健康的工作狂

 　　1. Stretching

　　伸展

　　Stretching releases muscle tension that accumulates in your back, shoulders, and neck during the day.

　　伸展能使后背、肩膀和脖子紧张一整天的肌肉放松。

　　2. Do a short workout

　　简短的锻炼

　　Even when your day is extremely busy, do your best and set aside at least 5-10 minutes to do some exercise. There are plenty of exercises you can practice that do not require any special equipment: yoga, oxycise, bodyflex or simple squats¹ – you can pick any kind of workout to your liking². Physical activity will boost your energy level and help you calm down. Working out is beneficial for both your body and mind.

　　哪怕白天特别忙，也要尽可能留出至少5-10分钟锻炼。你可以做很多不需要任何特殊设备的锻炼：瑜伽、有氧运动、屈伸或简单的深蹲，你可以根据自己的喜好选择任何一种锻炼。活动身体能使你更精力充沛，帮你冷静下来。锻炼对你的身心都有好处。

　　3. Drink a cup of herbal tea

　　喝一杯花草茶

　　Herbs work miracles. Some of them, such as chamomile and peppermint³, are a powerful tool helping⁴ to fight stress and anxiety. NASA scientists have recently carried out research into the effect of herbs and found out that peppermint scent⁵ decreases tiredness by 20% and reduces frustration⁶ by 25%. Make a smarter choice and, while at work, drink herbal tea instead of coffee.

　　草本植物有神奇功效，其中有一些，比如甘菊和薄荷，在缓解压力和焦虑方面功效显著。NASA（美国国家航空和宇宙航行局）的科学家最近研究了草药的功效，发现薄荷的气味能使疲劳程度降低20%、沮丧程度降低25%。做出更明智的选择，在工作期间用花草茶代替咖啡。

　　4. Take a stroll

　　散步

　　Once you find yourself in a different surrounding, you will feel much better. It’s great if your office is located in an environmentally clean place, for example, near a city park. You can then refresh yourself and relax a bit before you dive back into your working routine. If your office is situated⁷ in a busy city center, then you can spend your lunch break in a sidewalk cafe. Order your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by.

　　换个环境会让你感觉好起来。如果你的办公室周围环境、不错，比如在市区公园附近，那就太好了。你可以在重返繁重的工作之前消除疲劳，放松一下。如果你的办公室位于繁忙的市中心，那你可以去路边咖啡馆消磨午餐时间，点一份最喜欢的饮品，观察路人来分散一下注意力。

　　5. Have a chat

　　聊聊天

　　Call someone who you know can understand and support you when you feel stressed. Avoid those who you think can increase anxiety and stress. A study shows that communication with close people, such as your friends or parents, produces oxytocin in your body – the hormone⁸ that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress.

　　感觉压力大时给能理解并支持你的人打个电话，不要打给那些会增加你焦虑和压力的人。一项研究显示和亲近的人沟通，比如朋友或父母，会使体内分泌催产素，这是一种成功对抗紧张和压力所需的激素。

1 squats   

n.蹲坐，蹲姿( squat的名词复数 )；被擅自占用的建筑物v.像动物一样蹲下( squat的第三人称单数 )；非法擅自占用（土地或房屋）；为获得其所有权；而占用某片公共用地。

参考例句：

• The square squats in the centre of the city. 广场位于市中心。 来自互联网
• Various squats, lunges, jumps and sprints are incorporated for the humans. 主人们还要进行下蹲、弓步、跳跃和短跑等各项训练。 来自互联网

2 liking   

n.爱好；嗜好；喜欢

参考例句：

• The word palate also means taste or liking.Palate这个词也有“口味”或“嗜好”的意思。
• I must admit I have no liking for exaggeration.我必须承认我不喜欢夸大其词。

3 peppermint   

n.薄荷，薄荷油，薄荷糖

参考例句：

• Peppermint oil is very good for regulating digestive disorders.薄荷油能很有效地调节消化系统失调。
• He sat down,popped in a peppermint and promptly choked to death.他坐下来，突然往嘴里放了一颗薄荷糖，当即被噎死。

4 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

5 scent   

n.气味，香味，香水，线索，嗅觉；v.嗅，发觉

参考例句：

• The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
• The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。

6 frustration   

n.挫折，失败，失效，落空

参考例句：

• He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
• He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。

7 situated   

adj.坐落在...的，处于某种境地的

参考例句：

• The village is situated at the margin of a forest.村子位于森林的边缘。
• She is awkwardly situated.她的处境困难。

8 hormone   

n.荷尔蒙，激素，内分泌

参考例句：

• Hormone implants are used as growth boosters.激素植入物被用作生长辅助剂。
• This hormone interacts closely with other hormones in the body.这种荷尔蒙与体內其他荷尔蒙紧密地相互作用。