新爸爸放鬆的5大方式(1)

Dads seem to be quite unsung in the introduction of a new baby into the family, which can be very unfair in many cases. Dads often put a lot of effort into the care and safety of a child, and it only seems right that they too get stressed and worn out. Often the diaper-changers, bottle feeders, stroller-walkers, and mommy supporters, dads often feel the burden of having to be the pillar when mommy gets over-stressed, has hormonal changes post-pregnancy as they get back into check, and of pretty much whatever mom wants at that point. Some cases are less dramatic than others, say if you have a nanny or family to help, but dads feel the emotional burden no matter what. Here’s a list of things for you dads to do to help relieve your stress.

多數情況下，當新生兒降臨後，人們往往對媽媽歌功頌德，卻很少提起爸爸，這一點非常不公平。事實上，爸爸在照顧孩子和保障孩子安全性方面傾注了很多精力，因此，他們會感到壓力，並疲憊不堪。他們要換尿布、餵奶、推着嬰兒車散步、照顧媽媽，因此，當媽媽壓力過大、孕後荷爾蒙改變時，爸爸不得不成爲家庭的支柱，並幾乎滿足當時媽媽提出的所有要求，這些都讓爸爸們倍感壓力。儘管在某些情況下——如家中有保姆，或有家人給予幫助——情況並沒有這麼誇張，然而，不管怎麼樣，爸爸心理上也會感到負擔。下文可幫助爸爸們緩解壓力。

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1.冥想

You and your partner should be taking time during these delicate few months to rest and meditate. Meditation will help both of you to remain centered, focused, and able to handle challenged, rather than scatter-brained and anxious. Take 5 minutes a day at first if that’s all you have – just make sure to start today. There are plenty of excellent resources online to show you how to begin meditation, and plenty of guided meditations for those of you who need a little extra help.

在這幾個月期間，夫妻兩人應騰出時間休息冥想。冥想可幫助兩位集中精力，專心致志的處理具有挑戰性的事情，從而避免頭腦不清，內心焦躁。如果時間不多，剛開始每天只需5分鐘，就從今天開始。網上有充足的資源教你如何開始冥想。如需額外幫助，網上還提供大量引導性冥想法。

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2.在廚房做點新花樣

Cooking is always a fun thing for men, especially if the kitchen hasn’t been taken over by frills and polka dots. If it has, insist to your partner that you need to make the kitchen unit so you feel comfortable being in there. Gone are the days when kitchens need to be pink and teal and cutesy. Making meals for your new mom of a partner will inspire connection and partnership in your lives, save money, and most likely be healthier. The internet is flooded with healthy recipes so be sure to bookmark the ones you like.

做飯對男人來說總是一件有趣的事情，尤其是當廚房沒有褶邊和圓點圖案的時候。如果有，說服你的另一半，你需要製作廚房用具，這樣你在廚房會感覺舒服。如今的廚房已無需是粉色、綠色或可愛的，爲另一半做飯可以激發你們之間的相互聯繫，增進你們的感情，節省開支，而且更爲健康。網上提供了大量健康食譜，可以根據自己的喜好進行選擇。

譯文屬原創，未經允許，不得轉載。