沒有WiFi就會瘋?斷網(wǎng)24小時(shí)你會做什么?
作者:Lindsay Holmes
來源:huffingtonpost
2016-05-05 11:48
Life is good when you're off the grid. Ditching your devices gives your brain a much-needed rest.
不上網(wǎng)的生活也是不錯的。丟掉你的電子產(chǎn)品可以讓大腦必要地休息一下。
We've rounded up a list of activities you can do without your devices. The best part? They all benefit your well-being.
我們給你列出了很多沒有電子產(chǎn)品你能做的事,最重要的就是都會給你帶來幸福感。
1. Go for a walk outside.
出去散步。
It's good for your mood and your mind. Research shows walking in nature may ease depressive symptoms. Giving your brain a break and spending time outdoors might help you retain information better.
散步對你的情緒和思想有好處。研究表明在大自然中散步可以緩解沮喪,讓大腦放松一下,花點(diǎn)時(shí)間待在戶外有助于提高記憶力。
2. Take a trip down memory lane.
回憶人生軌跡。
Go through old photos -- no, not the ones in your camera roll -- and let yourself reminisce about years past. Research suggests nostalgia boosts feelings of optimism.
回憶過往,不是翻相機(jī)里的照片,而是讓你自己沉浸在過去的日子里。研究表明懷舊可以培養(yǎng)樂觀情緒。
3. Volunteer.
做志愿者。
It's not only good for the community, it's good for your health as well. Volunteering has been linked to a longer life and reduced stress. Research also shows that acts of kindness boost your happiness levels.
這不僅是為社會做好事,也對你的健康有好處。志愿者工作會使人長壽,還能減壓。研究也表明善舉能提高你的幸福感。
4. Share a meal with loved ones.
和你愛的人吃頓飯。
Log some real face time with your BFFs at lunch or take your parents out to dinner, distraction free. Research shows shared meals can increase connection and have a host of other health benefits.
記錄下和你最好的朋友們面對面共進(jìn)午餐的時(shí)刻或帶父母出去吃頓晚飯,遠(yuǎn)離讓你們分心的東西。研究表明一起吃飯可以增進(jìn)感情,對健康來說好處多多。
5. Try a new exercise class.
嘗試一種新的鍛煉。
Or if that's not your thing, a new workout. Getting active is one of the best things you could do for yourself mentally and physically. Go to Zumba, run a new route or try exercising with a partner.
如果這不是你的菜,那就當(dāng)是一個(gè)新的嘗試。積極參與是改善精神和身體狀況的最好方法之一。試試尊巴舞、找一條新的跑步路線或找個(gè)人陪你一起鍛煉。
6. Write in a journal.
寫日記。
Scribble down what you're grateful for (it boosts your outlook!) or just jot down how you're feeling. It's also a cathartic outlet: Research shows that writing down negative thoughts and physically throwing them away can help clear your mind.
匆匆記下你所感激的事(這會改變你的心態(tài)?。蛑皇呛唵螌懴伦约旱母惺?。你可以以此來宣泄,研究表明把消極的想法寫在紙上然后丟掉能幫你保持清醒。
7. Head to a museum.
去趟博物館。
Immerse yourself in culture and learn something new about art or history at a local museum. Research suggests that learning can lead to better longevity. Education doesn't have to remain inside of a college campus.
在當(dāng)?shù)夭┪镳^沉浸到文化中,學(xué)點(diǎn)關(guān)于藝術(shù)或歷史的新知識。研究表明學(xué)習(xí)能延長壽命,教育當(dāng)然不只局限于大學(xué)校園內(nèi)。
8. Meditate.
冥想。
Sit in silence. The activity can leave you feeling less stressed, positively change your brain and make you more compassionate if practiced regularly. Today may be the day you finally start a meditation routine -- and stick to it.
安靜地坐著。這會使你感覺放松,很好地改變精神狀態(tài),經(jīng)常練習(xí)會使你更富有同情心。今天可能就是你終于開啟冥想之路的日子,一定要堅(jiān)持呦!
9. Try your hand at coloring.
試試涂色。
Coloring is no longer just for kids. The activity has been shown to reduce stress and relax your mind. Pick up those pencils and start getting creative.
涂色不只適合孩子。人們認(rèn)為這個(gè)活動能夠減壓,讓人放松心情。挑選幾支鉛筆開始創(chuàng)作吧!
10. Cook a meal.
做頓飯。
What better time to try a challenging recipe than when you actually, you know, have time? Not only that, you'll be consuming fewer calories and eating healthier. Try one of these mouthwatering recipes.
還有比這更好的機(jī)會嘗試一下烹飪嗎?你知道,你現(xiàn)在正好有時(shí)間。不僅如此,你攝取的熱量會更少,吃得也更健康,試著做一道讓人垂涎的菜吧。
11. Do some people watching.
觀察別人。
You never know what kind of connection you could make when you're not staring at your screen. Cultivating a sense of curiosity about the world and the people around you may benefit your emotional health.
你永遠(yuǎn)不知道不盯著電腦屏幕時(shí)會發(fā)現(xiàn)什么。培養(yǎng)對世界和周圍人的好奇心會對你的精神健康有好處。
12. Do some yoga.
做瑜伽。
Try a few sun salutations or just a few simple stretches. Either way, you're helping your health. Research shows the practice has some serious mind-body benefits.
嘗試幾種“拜日式”的動作或幾個(gè)簡單的伸展動作都會對你的健康有好處。研究表明瑜伽對精神和身體都大有好處。
13. Read a book.
讀書。
Lose yourself in a narrative that takes you away from your current reality. There are plenty of perks to reading: Studies show it can relax you and keep your brain sharp.
讓你自己沉浸于把你帶離現(xiàn)實(shí)的敘述中,讀書還有很多額外的好處:研究表明它能使你放松、保持思維敏捷。
14. Watch the sun set.
看日落。
Immerse yourself in a moment of awe. Research suggests that periods of wonder can boost your emotional well-being. Take in the sunset without Instagramming it.
沉浸于那一令人驚嘆的時(shí)刻。研究表明這一景觀會提升你的幸福感。你只需享受,不用想著還要傳到Instagram上。
15. Teach yourself a new language.
自學(xué)一門外語。
OK, this may be a little ambitious, but when else are you going to start? Bonus points if you try this activity in the evening: Research shows you better retain information when you learn it at night.
好吧,這個(gè)算是有點(diǎn)難度了,但你想什么時(shí)候才開始呀?如果你晚上學(xué)的話還有別的好處:研究表明晚上學(xué)習(xí)記憶力更好。
16. Go to sleep.
上床睡覺。
No devices means no chance for interrupted rest. Research shows that phones can mess with your sleep. The act can improve every aspect of your life, so you may as well log a few extra Zs while you're off the grid.
不用電子設(shè)備意味著不會打擾你休息。研究表明電話會擾亂睡眠。遠(yuǎn)離電子設(shè)備能提高生活質(zhì)量,所以沒網(wǎng)時(shí)你能睡點(diǎn)好覺了。
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