照顧好自己的方法
Let’s start with the basics. These are self-care practices you can do daily. Many take very little time or energy, and most can be done in less than five minutes, some in less than one.
讓我們從基礎(chǔ)開始。這些是你每天都可以做的自我照顧練習(xí)。很多都只需要很少的時(shí)間和精力,大多數(shù)都能在五分鐘內(nèi)完成,有些甚至不到一分鐘。
1. Breathe
深呼吸
Deep breathing increases circulation by bringing oxygen to your muscles and brain. This increased oxygen content leads to greater energy and healthier muscles, organs and tissues.
深呼吸通過給肌肉和大腦帶來氧氣來促進(jìn)血液循環(huán)。這種氧含量的增加會(huì)帶來更大的能量和更健康的肌肉、器官和組織。
2. Eat Well
吃好
Your body is a machine and food is your fuel. Simple as that. I’ve learned two main things studying diets over the years and working with top health doctors:
你的身體是一臺(tái)機(jī)器,食物是你的燃料。就這么簡單。這些年來,我在研究飲食和與頂級(jí)健康醫(yī)生合作中學(xué)到了兩件主要的事情:
First, focus on eating real, whole, nutrient-dense food; avoid processed foods and refined sugars.Secondly, find what works for you. There are lots of options out there – pale0, Mediterranean, plant-based, you name it.
第一,注重吃真正的、完整的、營養(yǎng)豐富的食物;避免加工食品和精制糖。其次,找到適合你的工作。有很多選擇——古生物學(xué)、地中海學(xué)、植物學(xué),應(yīng)有盡有。
3. Stay Hydrated
多喝水
The human body is composed of 50-65% water. Some parts of our bodies, like our brain, heart and lungs, are more than 70%. Drinking water is a simple, effective way to take care of yourself.
人體由50-65%的水組成。我們身體的某些部位,如大腦、心臟和肺,占70%以上。喝水是一種簡單有效的照顧自己的方法。
4. Sleep
睡眠
I used to wear it as a badge of honor that I didn’t sleep much. However, increasingly more studies are coming out on the importance of getting enough quality sleep[1] and, more importantly, the consequences when you don’t. Make sleep a priority. Your mind and body will thank you.
我過去常常把它當(dāng)作一種榮譽(yù)勛章,因?yàn)槲宜貌欢?。然而,越來越多的研究表明,獲得足夠的高質(zhì)量睡眠至關(guān)重要,更重要的是,如果你不這樣做,后果會(huì)很嚴(yán)重。優(yōu)先考慮睡眠。你的思想和身體都會(huì)感謝你。
5. Express Gratitude
表達(dá)感激
In order to live a life we love, we must first love the life we live. Research continues to surface on the science and benefits of gratitude.
為了過上我們所熱愛的生活,我們必須首先熱愛我們所過的生活。關(guān)于感恩的科學(xué)和益處的研究仍在繼續(xù)。
6. Hug Your Kid, Spouse or Pet
擁抱你的孩子、配偶或?qū)櫸?/strong>
Hugging boosts your oxytocin levels (the love hormone), increases serotonin (elevates mood and creates happiness), strengthens the immune system, boosts self-esteem, lowers blood pressure, balances the nervous system and releases tension. Only a few seconds can put you in a positive mood.
擁抱能提高你的催產(chǎn)素水平(愛的荷爾蒙),增加血清素(提升情緒,創(chuàng)造快樂),增強(qiáng)免疫系統(tǒng),增強(qiáng)自尊,降低血壓,平衡神經(jīng)系統(tǒng),釋放緊張。只有幾秒鐘能讓你有一個(gè)積極的情緒。
7. Spend Time with Those You Love
花時(shí)間和你愛的人在一起
Schedule a date night with your partner, a special day with your kiddo or happy hour with your BFF. We are biologically hardwired for relationships and connection.
和你的伴侶安排一個(gè)約會(huì)之夜,和你的孩子一起度過特別的一天,或者和你最好的朋友一起度過快樂時(shí)光。我們天生就有關(guān)系和聯(lián)系。
Studies prove that people who socialize often have higher levels of happiness. This doesn’t have to be face-to-face; sometimes a phone call is all you need (and can fit in!).
研究證明,經(jīng)常社交的人通常有更高的幸福水平。這不必是面對面的;有時(shí)候你只需要打個(gè)電話就可以了(而且還能適應(yīng)!)
8. Spend Time in Nature
花時(shí)間在大自然中
Studies have shown spending time in nature has a wide range of health benefits including lowering your stress hormone levels.
研究表明,花時(shí)間在大自然中有廣泛的健康益處,包括降低你的壓力荷爾蒙水平。
Get outside. Head to the forest, hit the beach or take a hike. Walking barefoot and ‘grounding’ can be especially healing.
走到戶外。去森林,去海灘,或者去遠(yuǎn)足。光腳走路和“磨光腳”特別有治愈效果。
圖片來源:Tracy Kennedy