压力减减就没了:4种方式利用时间给自己减压

When I have a good chunk of time to myself, I sometimes feel obligated to use it to get other things done, like errands or phone calls—but I’ve learned that the only way to use that time to truly reduce my stress level is to do something totally for me. A yoga class or quick burst of exercise is a good method to calm your spinning head, or enjoy some light-hearted TV or an ice cream or coffee date with a friend.
当我有一块完整的时间，我常常会把它用来做其它事，像一些琐事或是打电话之类。但实践证明，能减压的唯一方式是为自己做些事。上一堂瑜伽课，或是欣赏一些轻松愉快的电视节目，或是和朋友相约吃冰淇淋、喝咖啡。

You could also spend an hour playing with the puppies at the pet store, indulging in the total silence of a library, or browsing for random treasures at a thrift store. And sometimes, what you need most to decompress might just be sitting by yourself and people-watching while you let your brain slow down.
当然你也可以在宠物店和小狗玩上一小时，或是去图书馆享受那里的宁静，或是去二手店里看看能不能淘到好东西，但有时最能减压的一种方式是一个人自己坐着，看看其他人，这时大脑也放松下来了。

4. If You Have a Half-Day
4. 如果你有半天时间

The next time you have even a half of a weekend day to yourself, try using it to get outside your traditional routine and duties. Take time to indulge in a nice experience that lets you relax and regroup. Take a day trip, attend a concert, go shopping, or treat yourself to a pedicure. In nicer weather, being outdoors—gardening, jogging, or walking your dog—can be a great way to spend time with zero stress (or cost). If you can do so without severe withdrawals, leave your iPhone at home (or at least silenced) to get the most out of your “me time.”
下次如果你有半天的休息时间，试试一日游、听听音乐会、购物或是做个足疗。天气比较好的话，待在户外会是一种很棒的方式，无压力零成本，比如修剪花花草草、慢跑、遛狗等。如果不会造成太严重的后果，那么你还可以把手机留在家里（至少可以是静音状态），好好享受一段属于你自己的时光！

It’s safe to assume that stress is a normal part of life for all of us, but the key is making sure it doesn’t run our lives or grow out of control. Even when free time is a luxury, carving out a few minutes or hours to calm down is an important part of self-care. So there you have it—an excuse to take a coffee break or cancel your plans tonight, and finally make some time for you.
坦白说有压力是我们所有人正常生活状态里的一部分，重要的是我们不能让压力搅乱我们的生活，或者让压力超出了我们的控制范围。即使空闲时间是奢侈的，也请挤出几分钟或几小时放松自己，这是自我爱护的重要部分。那么你就有了理由，喝杯咖啡或是撤销今晚计划的理由，最终你拥有了属于你自己的时间。