Stressful situations are sometimes inevitable. Each of us perceives challenges in their own way and reaction to them also varies. How stressful our life is depends not only on us. Other people influence it as well, and this is something we cannot change. Or can we?

　　压力大的情况有时在所难免。我们每个人都有自己看待挑战的方式，并且对挑战做出的反应也不尽相同。我们生活的压力有多大不仅取决于自己，也取决于他人的影响，而且这是我们无法改变的事情。或者，我们能改变?

　　What if we do not try to change others (which is a fairly hopeless task), but rather try and change our attitude to stress and tension that we often experience at work?

　　要是我们不去改变他人(这是相当无望的任务)，而是改变我们对待工作中压力和紧张的态度呢?

　　1. Stretching

　　1.拉伸

　　Stretching releases muscle tension that accumulates in your back, shoulders, and neck during the day. 拉伸能释放一天中积压在你背部，肩膀和颈椎的肌肉紧张。

　　2. Do a short workout

　　2.做简短的锻炼

　　Even when your day is extremely busy, do your best and set aside at least 5-10 minutes to do some exercise. There are plenty of exercises you can practice that do not require any special equipment: yoga, oxycise or simple squats – you can pick any kind of workout to your liking. Physical activity will boost your energy level and help you calm down. Working out is beneficial for both your body and mind. 即使你这一天忙得团团转，尽可能留出至少5-10分钟做些运动。你可以做很多并不需要特殊器材的锻炼：瑜伽，有氧运动或简单的蹲起—你可以根据自己的喜好选择任何一种运动。体力活动会提高你的能量水平，并让你平静下来。锻炼有利于身心。

　　3. Drink a cup of herbal tea

　　3. 喝一杯花茶

　　Herbs work miracles. Some of them, such as chamomile and peppermint, are a powerful tool helping to fight stress and anxiety. NASA scientists have recently carried out research into the effect of herbs and found out that peppermint scent decreases tiredness by 20% and reduces frustration by 25%. Make a smarter choice and, while at work, drink herbal tea instead of coffee. 草本植物具有神奇功效。其中，如甘菊和薄荷，是对抗压力和焦虑的强大工具。美国航空航天局的科学家们最近已研究了草本植物的效果，并发现，薄荷的香味能减轻20%的疲劳以及25%的郁闷。做一个更智慧的选择，在工作中，请喝花茶，而非咖啡。

　　4. Take a stroll

　　4. 闲逛

　　Once you find yourself in a different surrounding, you will feel much better. It’s great if your office is located in an environmentally clean place, for example, near a city park. You can then refresh yourself and relax a bit before you dive back into your working routine. If your office is situated in a busy city center, then you can spend your lunch break in a sidewalk cafe. Order your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by. 一旦处在不同的环境中，你会感觉好很多。如果你的办公室位于环境清新的地方，比如位于某城市公园的附近，那简直太好了!你可以在扎入日常工作前清头目并放松。如果你的办公室坐落在繁华的市中心，那么你可以在路边的咖啡馆午休。点一份你最爱的饮品，观察来来往往的人群，以分散注意力。

　　5. Have a chat

　　5. 聊会天

　　Call someone who you know can understand and support you when you feel stressed. Avoid those who you think can increase anxiety and stress. A study shows that communication with close people, such as your friends or parents, produces oxytocin in your body—the hormone that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress. 当你感到鸭梨山大的时候，打电话给你觉得能够理解和支持你的人，避开那些会增加焦虑和压力的人。一项研究表明与亲密的人，比如你的朋友或父母沟通，会产生体内的催产素—成功战胜紧张和压力所需的荷尔蒙。

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