How to Get Rid of Your End of Summer Blues

Summer is the season of BBQs, bathing suits… and the blues? Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean your good mood has to as well. Sure, those lazy days will be less frequent, and the cold weather will force you to layer on clothing, but as the seasons change there is a lot to look forward to! Here are tips on to get back into the swing of things, and remember, summer isn’t a limited time offer; it will be back next year!

夏天是享受燒烤,、日光浴的季節(jié)，也是憂傷的季節(jié),？夏天快要結束了并不意味著你的好心情也要結束,。當然，那些慵懶的假期快要結束了,，寒冷的天氣逼迫你增添衣物,，但季節(jié)的變換也會帶來很多的期待，這里有一些建議使你適應新的季節(jié)的來到,。記住,，夏天不是有時限的贈品，它明年還會到來,。

1. Snapshot of summer

Curing yourself of the summer blues doesn’t mean you have to get rid of your summer memories. Put your favorite picture from this summer in a frame, set summer photos as the screensaver on your computer, or create a summer scrapbook. Not only will this make the transition easier, but it will also be a nice keepsake to look back on.

 夏天的拍照

治愈你的夏日憂傷并不是說你就得擺脫夏天的記憶,，把你喜歡的夏天照片擺上書桌，或者設置成你的電腦屏保,，還可以制作相冊簿,。這不僅使你更好地適應季節(jié)的變換，更是你回憶夏天時的紀念品,。

2. Throw a party

We’ve all heard the saying, “go out with a bang,” so why not apply those words of wisdom to the summertime? You may be sad that the sunny season is ending, but you can’t stop it. So, instead of moping around the house, put your time and energy into one last summer event. Enjoy all of your favorite summer drinks and foods as you reminisce with friends and family about the great summer you had!

開派對

我們都會經(jīng)常聽到有人說：“一起出去玩吧,！” 那為什么不把這句話的智慧運用在夏日時光上？你可能對夏天的結束感到悲傷,，但你并不能讓其停止,，所以與其在家擦地板，還不如把精力花在最后的夏日活動上,，享受著夏日冰飲和美食的同時,，與朋友家人共同回憶今年夏天的美好時光吧。

3. Get a good night’s sleep

Sleep deprivation can lead to moodiness. Without sleep, concentration and motivation are minimized while feelings of irritation are heightened. So make sure you get in the full 8 hours – your body will feel refreshed, your goals will be accomplished, and you will beat those blues in no time.

好好地睡上一覺

睡眠不足會帶來壞心情,，缺乏睡眠的話,，人的集中力和積極性都會降低，而且容易激怒生氣,。所以確保每天八小時的充足睡眠,，你就會精神爽朗,，目標明確，戰(zhàn)勝那些憂傷的情緒,。

4. Clean out your closet

There is no better time to revamp your wardrobe than the end of a season. Go through your closet and get rid of those items you have not worn in years. Getting rid of old items will be liberating and it will also give you the chance to indulge in some retail therapy! Now you will have space in your closet for a new colorful scarf or a cozy sweater to get you excited for the colder months ahead.

整理衣柜

在季末是整理衣柜的最佳時機了,，檢查一遍衣柜，把那些你多年沒穿的衣服處理掉,，處理舊物是一種釋放,，這也是某種程度上的松弛療法。現(xiàn)在你的衣柜空出了地方,，這些空間可以放你新買一條的彩色圍巾或一件舒適的毛衣,，這些都可以讓你在寒冬之前感到興奮。

5. Go on a “staycation”

Even though summer is ending, your ability to relax should not. You may not have the time for a leisurely vacation at a picturesque hotspot, but who ever said your home couldn’t provide a wonderful vacation for you? Schedule a day for total relaxation – do no housework, take no calls, and just pamper yourself.

試試“宅”度假

即使夏天快要結束了,，但你休閑的功夫不能下降,。你可能沒時間去風景如畫的景點度假，但誰說你家不是一個提供精彩旅行的地方,？安排一天在家徹底地放松自己,，做做家務，關掉手機,，放縱一下自己。

6. Don’t forget fun

A busier schedule and less downtime doesn’t mean you should sacrifice fun. Go to a new place for dinner with your significant other or plan a monthly movie night with some friends. If you are really missing summer, keep yourself motivated throughout the year by planning a trip for next summer. Before you know it, the sun will be beaming down on your smiling face!

不要忘記娛樂

忙的時間多了起來和假期的時間少了,，但這不意味著你就要犧牲玩樂的時間,。和重要的人去一個新的餐廳吃晚飯，或者和三五知己看一場電影,。如果你確實錯過了夏季,，那么今年也要保持積極性為明年的夏天旅行計劃做準備。在你知道之前,，夏天的陽光已經(jīng)照耀在你的笑臉上了,。

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