帮助调节假日忧郁的3个简单办法

 　　Now that the excitement and busyness of the holidays is over, it’s time to get back to normal daily life. This can be a tough time, especially for families who have been extra busy. If you are struggling mildly with low moods and lack of energy, here are a 3 easy things you can do that will keep you busy, cheer you up and help you shake off any sluggish¹ winter blahs:

　　在令人兴奋和忙碌的假日结束之后，是时候回归到正常的日常生活中。这可能是段艰难的时光，特别是对于那些特别忙碌的家庭来讲。如果你还在情绪低落，精力不够中挣扎着，那这里列举了可以帮助你回归忙碌，让你精神振奋，帮助你调节的3个简单办法：

　　1.Get outside

　　到户外去：

　　Even in cold weather, you can go outside and get some exercise. Research shows that there are multiple benefits to exercise, including weight control, prevention of disease, mood improvement, more energy, and better sleep. Not only does it makes you healthier physically², but it enhances your emotional moods. Exercise can actually make you feel happier because of the release of endorphines in your brain. You can feel better just by walking. There are many ways to exercise in winter, even if you just do stretches in your living room. Try getting out and doing something fun with your partner, family or friends like ice skating.

　　即使是在冬天，你也可以到户外去做些锻炼。研究表明锻炼有很多益处，包括控制体重，预防疾病，调节心情，提高精力，促进睡眠。到户外不仅能让你身体上更健康，还能改善你的情绪。锻炼能真正的让你感觉到快乐，因为你的脑部会释放激素。通过步行你会觉得更好。在冬季有很多锻炼方式，及时你只是在客厅做做伸展运动。试着走出去，和你的同伴、家人、朋友做一些有趣的事情，比如说滑雪。

　　2.Eat healthier

　　健康饮食：

　　The holidays are great for gathering³ families together and celebrating, but it can be easy to indulge a little too much in foods that are high in calories and overeat at holiday parties and dinners. It’s also very common to overdose on sweet snacks during the holidays like cake. So, January is a good time to try and cut back on calories and reduce your sugar intake⁴. If you just remember to eat more raw fruits and vegetables and less processed foods, you will be doing your body a favor. Try cutting back your portions on bread, meat and dairy products, if you want to lose weight and be healthier. You might study the benefits of a vegan diet.

　　这就是个家人聚在一起庆祝的节日，但是在节日聚会和节日餐桌上的时候很容易多吃，获得高卡路里。在节日期间控制不住多吃甜食，像蛋糕等是很正常的。所以一月是一个尝试着减少卡路里摄入，减少糖分摄入的好时机。如果你记得多吃原生态的水果和蔬菜，以及加工较少的食物，那样对你的身体是非常好的。如果你想减轻体重，让自己变得更健康，那就试着减少对面包，肉类，奶制品的摄入。或许你还能了解到素食饮食的益处。

　　3.Get creative with your photos

　　在照片上增加创意

　　One thing that definitely helps potential winter mood swings and boredom⁵ is to get busy on a creative project. One idea is to look over all the pictures you took with your phone or camera and do something with them. Here are some things you can do with your photos:

　　很明显的能帮助冬天的心情可能会不好，感觉无聊的一个事情就是让自己忙着做一件非常有创意的事情。一个方法就是浏览你手机或是照相机上面左右的图片，对这些照片做点什么：

　　Make an online album to share with friends在网上做一个相册，然后分享给自己的朋友

　　Enlarge old family photos to put on the wall把家人合照的照片放大，挂在墙上

　　Make your own creative cards

　　做最具创意的卡片

　　Besides posting photos in an online album to share with your friends, there are other ways to enjoy pictures. Use your best holiday photos for a fun project to do with your kids, or as a way to enhance your home decor. If you have old family photos and you put them into albums or on the wall, you can cherish the memories.If you get outside and exercise, eat healthier and dive into a creative photo project, you will most likely beat the winter blues⁶, feel better, and get a good start on the new year.

　　除了在网上制作相册分享给朋友之外，还有很多种玩照片的方式。用你觉得最好的节日照片和孩子一起做一件有趣的事情，或者用照片来装点你的家。如果你有家庭老照片，那你可以将这些照片放进相册或者挂在墙上，你还能珍惜这些回忆。如果你到户外去做些锻炼，保持饮食健康，沉醉于一个有创意的照片改造，你很可能会战胜假日忧郁，感觉快乐，在新的一年有一个好的开始。

 

1 sluggish   

adj.懒惰的，迟钝的，无精打采的

参考例句：

• This humid heat makes you feel rather sluggish.这种湿热的天气使人感到懒洋洋的。
• Circulation is much more sluggish in the feet than in the hands.脚部的循环比手部的循环缓慢得多。

2 physically   

adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律

参考例句：

• He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
• Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。

3 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。

4 intake   

n.吸入，纳入；进气口，入口

参考例句：

• Reduce your salt intake.减少盐的摄入量。
• There was a horrified intake of breath from every child.所有的孩子都害怕地倒抽了一口凉气。

5 boredom   

n.厌烦，厌倦，乏味，无聊

参考例句：

• Unemployment can drive you mad with boredom.失业会让你无聊得发疯。
• A walkman can relieve the boredom of running.跑步时带着随身听就不那么乏味了。

6 blues   

n.抑郁，沮丧；布鲁斯音乐

参考例句：

• She was in the back of a smoky bar singing the blues.她在烟雾弥漫的酒吧深处唱着布鲁斯歌曲。
• He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.他因事业失败而意志消沉。