10 Ways to Stress Less
By Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD
Bet this will surprise you: Average stress levels in North America went down in 2011. According to a national survey, on a scale of 1 to 10 they dropped a full point, from 6.2 to 5.2.
Apparently, we're getting used to living with constant stress -- not good. However, we're also getting better at stress management -- good! Not a wiz yet at how to reduce stress? Try our top 10 ways to get some stress relief.
- Take a time out. Step away from whatever's making every muscle tense. Even 10 minutes helps. Here's what a little deep breathing can do for you. 放下手头的事，哪怕10分钟，让肌肉停止紧张。
- Walk. Or dance, lift weights, do yoga. Exercise gives you a break and undoes some of stress's bad biological effects. Choose exercise over alcohol. 走路，或做其他运动。
- Talk. Vent to someone close. 聊天
- Meditate. Or do 10 minutes of deep breathing twice a day. 冥想
- Laugh. Call your funniest friend, catch a favorite sitcom, or watch crazy-cat videos online. Make a "happy friend" date. 大笑
- Let it go. Is there someone who always gets to you? Take a deep breath and move on. The person you're letting off the hook is you. 算了吧，一切都去他的！
- Keep lavender and lemon around -- sprays, oils or the real things. Their calming scents are proven relaxants. Consider an aromatherapy massage. 备些薰衣草和柠檬，其喷雾剂或精油也行，它们具有镇静和松弛的功效
- Play with a pet. Just stroking a four-legged friend lowers stress and blood pressure. Find out how your pets can help you live longer. 和宠物玩一会儿，四条腿的朋友能让你舒缓压力和降低血压。
- Squeeze tight. Scrunch up every face or body muscle for 15 seconds, then release. Repeat. Contraction-relaxation unknots you. 紧张肌肉15秒钟，然后放松，重复做。
- Accentuate the positive. At night, focus on three good things that happened today. Be grateful. Say thanks. A lot. Life is good 强调积极和乐观的事物，晚间，思维集中在白天发生过的3件好事上，心存感恩，说声谢谢。
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