重拾手写 涂涂画画提高记忆力还能减压

 1. Doodle.

1、涂鸦

Show this to your boss the next time it appears like you're slacking off. Research suggests that giving your pen free reign¹ to paper during a meeting can — surprise! —help you pay attention.

下次在你涂鸦却看起来像是在偷懒的时候，把这篇文章拿给你老板看看。研究表明，开会时在纸上涂涂写写可以帮助你集中注意力。惊讶吧！

2. Write your to-do list.

2、写下待办事项。

Keeping track of your tasks on actual paper can now come with an added memory benefit: Instead of relying on your Gchat task list or the notes and reminders² on your smartphone, try scribbling³ your to-do list. Bonus: You’ll also reap the perks⁴ of a little unplugging.

在纸上记录下你的任务如今可以为你的记忆力带来额外的好处：不去依靠你手机上的Gchat（聊天工具）任务列表或是笔记和备忘录，试着写下你的待办事项。附加值：拔掉电源一小会儿，你也会获得额外的收获。

3. Journal.

3、日志

If you haven't jumped on journaling yet, here's your excuse. Incorporate more writing in your life by putting down three things you're thankful for each day. Studies show that gratitude⁵ can boost positive emotions and make you more optimistic.

如果你还没开始写日志，这就是你的借口。通过记录每一天中令你感激的3件事来为生活增添更多文字作品。研究表明，感激可以带来积极情绪，并使你更乐观。

4. Physically⁶ map out your schedule.

4、筹划并记录你的日程

Yet again, enjoy the perks of a little tech-free time by using a physical schedule. You'll enjoy the benefits of writing (and remembering better!) when your events are taking place, and you never have to worry about a dead battery with a planner.

再一次，通过使用有形的日程表，享受在一小段时间里不使用任何电子产品的特权。当你进行到某项日程的时候，你会享受从文字中获得的益处（还可以获得更好的记忆力！）。而且，你再也不用担心写着备忘录的电子设备电池没电了。

5. Write a thank you note.

5、写一封感谢信

The next time someone does something extraordinary for you — or even if you just want to thank them for their support — put your appreciation⁷ in writing. Not only will your kindness make them happier, it will boost your own joy levels as well.

下次其他人为你做了一件特别的事情的时候，或者你只是想感谢他们的支持的时候，下你对他们的感激。你的好意不仅会使他们更高兴，而且也会使你自己更快乐。

Sorry, keyboards. Sometimes old school is still the best way to go.

抱歉，键盘。有时候守旧派依然是最好的方式。

1 reign   

n.统治时期，统治，支配，盛行；v.占优势

参考例句：

• The reign of Queen Elizabeth lapped over into the seventeenth century.伊丽莎白王朝延至17世纪。
• The reign of Zhu Yuanzhang lasted about 31 years.朱元璋统治了大约三十一年。

2 reminders   

n.令人回忆起…的东西( reminder的名词复数 )；提醒…的东西；（告知该做某事的）通知单；提示信

参考例句：

• The film evokes chilling reminders of the war. 这部电影使人们回忆起战争的可怕场景。
• The strike has delayed the mailing of tax reminders. 罢工耽搁了催税单的投寄。

3 scribbling   

n.乱涂[写]胡[乱]写的文章[作品]v.潦草的书写( scribble的现在分词 )；乱画；草草地写；匆匆记下

参考例句：

• Once the money got into the book, all that remained were some scribbling. 折子上的钱只是几个字！ 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
• McMug loves scribbling. Mama then sent him to the Kindergarten. 麦唛很喜欢写字，妈妈看在眼里，就替他报读了幼稚园。 来自互联网

4 perks   

额外津贴，附带福利，外快( perk的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
• Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗？

5 gratitude   

adj.感激，感谢

参考例句：

• I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
• She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。

6 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。

7 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。