Part 3

家里放松的地方

7. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

答案:

Many individuals find it challenging to relax due to a variety of factors that contribute to stress and anxiety. Firstly, the fast-paced nature of modern life often leads to overwhelming responsibilities, whether at work or in personal relationships. This constant pressure can create a mental block, making it difficult to unwind.

Additionally, some people may struggle with perfectionism, feeling an incessant need to meet high standards, which can hinder their ability to enjoy downtime. Furthermore, the pervasive influence of technology and social media can exacerbate feelings of inadequacy or FOMO (fear of missing out), preventing individuals from fully engaging in relaxation.

Lastly, underlying mental health issues, such as depression or generalized anxiety disorder, can significantly impede one’s ability to relax. In essence, a combination of external pressures and internal struggles makes relaxation a daunting task for many.


助记: difficult to relax, stress, anxiety, fast-paced nature, overwhelming responsibilities, mental block, perfectionism, high standards, downtime, technology, social media, inadequacy, FOMO, mental health issues, depression, generalized anxiety disorder


翻译:

许多人发现放松是一项挑战,原因有多种,导致压力和焦虑。首先,现代生活的快节奏常常导致工作或个人关系中的责任感压倒性的增加。这种持续的压力会创建一个心理障碍,使人难以放松。

此外,一些人可能会面临完美主义的问题,感到有必要满足高标准,这会妨碍他们享受闲暇时间。此外,技术和社交媒体的普遍影响可能会加剧不充分感或错失恐惧(FOMO),使人无法完全投入放松。

最后,潜在的心理健康问题,如抑郁或广泛性焦虑障碍,会显著妨碍一个人的放松能力。本质上,外部压力和内部挣扎的结合使许多人感到放松是一项艰巨的任务。


笔记:

  1. stress (/strɛs/) - mental or emotional strain, 压力
  2. fast-paced nature (/fæst peɪst ˈneɪ.tʃər/) - the rapid tempo of modern life, 快节奏
  3. mental block (/ˈmɛn.təl blɒk/) - an inability to think clearly, 心理障碍
  4. perfectionism (/pərˈfɛk.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/) - a need to meet impossibly high standards, 完美主义
  5. downtime (/ˈdaʊn.taɪm/) - free time for relaxation, 闲暇时间
  6. FOMO (/ˈfoʊ.moʊ/) - fear of missing out, 错失恐惧
  7. mental health issues (/ˈmɛn.təl hɛlθ ˈɪʃ.uːz/) - psychological problems, 心理健康问题