应对起床气的10大妙招！告别坏脾气！

 　　1. Plan Your Clothes

　　想想穿什么

　　Do you remember when you were in elementary school and your mother would lay your outfit¹ out the night before? Well, there was a method to mom’s madness. People often waste unnecessary time looking through their closets each morning, but you can eliminate that step altogether. On nights where you know you have an early morning commute² coming up in mere³ hours, just grab an outfit and lay it on the floor, or hang it over the back of a chair. Something. Anything. If you make that part of your routine each night, you’ll easily shave 5 to 10 minutes off of your routine every morning.

　　还记得你在小学的时候，你的妈妈会在前一天的晚上，把第二天要穿的衣服拿出来？好吧，这是母亲的强迫症。每天早晨，人们通常浪费很多不必要的时间来把他们衣橱都看上一遍，但是你其实可以少做这一步，把它整合，只需在晚上提前意识到还有短短几个小时天就要亮了，抓一件衣服放在地板上或者挂在椅子靠背上，等等。任何事情，只要你把它变成晚上要做的一种习惯，那么每天早晨你就可以很容易的节省出5到10分钟的时间。

　　2. Hold Off On Your Phone Use

　　不要一早上就用手机

　　These days, people often grab their phones within seconds of their eyes opening each morning. In fact, more people likely do that than don’t. As if some imperative⁴ email, text or tweet was sent at 5 A.M. Either way, we get it. That’s the new way of the world. We collectively want to be plugged in at all times, and perhaps no time more so than directly after waking up. Use that as a mental incentive⁵. If you tell yourself that you’re not allowed to check your phone until after you’ve showered, you’d be shocked at how little procrastinating⁶ you’ll do. Lying in bed and watching that early morning talk show isn’t as alluring⁷ if it’s preventing you from checking Facebook.

　　现如今，人们早上眼睛一睁开，通常几秒钟内就开始抓着自己的手机。事实上，这么做的人比不这么做的人还要多。要是有什么紧急邮件，短信，或是推送，等等，我们能够理解。这是世界上一个新型的沟通方式。我们总是想一直沉溺其中，所以就是迟迟赖在床上不起来的原因。可以用头脑激励的方法，对自己说如果你不起来冲淋，那你就不能看的的手机，你会惊讶的发现自己一点都没有拖延。如果要是不让你看自己的脸书，那么躺在床上看晨间脱口秀节目也没有什么诱惑力。

　　3. Crank Some Music

　　放一些音乐

　　Once you’re up and out of bed, the faster you hit play on an up-tempo playlist the better. The sooner your toes are naturally tapping, the sooner you’re awake and ready to take on the day. You know why athletes listen to music before heading out onto their battlefield of choice? It’s because the right song can get your endorphins going.

　　一旦你起床，你可以放一些快节奏的音乐，越快效果越好。不就你就会发现你的脚趾自然而然的打起节奏，再过一会，你就彻底清醒然后准备好迎接新的一天。你知道为什么运动员在去训练场之前要听音乐么？那就是因为你要是听对音乐你体内的胺多酚就会上升。

　　4. Don't Just Drink Water

　　不要只喝水

　　When someone is passed out in the movies, you may see someone dump some cold water on them, or even toss them into a running shower. Why? Because that actually does help to wake you up and get you going. Shock the system with a massive splash of cold water to the face, preferably after achieving that perfect office look with the BIC? Flex⁸ 5? and its precision edging blade. The splash of cold water right after a shave will absolutely help knock the early morning cobwebs off, and it’ll do so pretty darn quick.

　　当有人在电影中的时候昏了过去，你可能会看到其他人在他们的身上浇水，甚至将他们全身浇透像洗澡那样。为什么？因为这样你帮助你清醒并且恢复意识。在你的脸上冲凉水可以刺激你的神经系统，想要在办公室呈现一个好的面貌，可以用BIC? Flex 5?剃须刀和它精密微刃，在刮脸以后用冷水冲洗，能够完全去除造成的蛛网（胡须），虽然它还是会很快再结起来。

　　5. Fresh Air

　　新鲜的空气

　　If you’re lucky enough to have a balcony that’s attached to your bedroom, use it. Each morning, while you’re in that groggy⁹, post-slumber state, step outside and take a big ol’ breath. In fact, for a one-two wake-up punch, you may want to enjoy your morning cup of coffee out there. Never underestimate the power of some fresh air — especially in the fall or early spring when you could describe the temperature as being “crisp.”

　　如果你的卧室正好连接这一个阳台的话，那很幸运，要利用它。每天早晨，当你睡意朦胧，恍恍惚惚的时候，走去阳台然后尽情呼吸。永远不要小觑新鲜空气的能量，特别是秋天以及早春，你会把温度形容成“清新的”。

　　6. It's All About The Smell

　　气味可以唤醒一切

　　Those old coffee commercials you might remember from childhood were actually pretty dead-on. If you wake up and smell coffee, you’ll innately¹⁰ crave¹¹ a cup. In fact, you may want a cup right now just after reading that last sentence. Coffee has a way of tempting¹² you. Let it. Preset your coffee maker¹³ and allow yourself to give in to its seductive aroma¹⁴ each and every morning. If you sleep close enough to your kitchen, you may not even need an alarm clock. Just follow your nose.

　　那些老的咖啡广告，完全可以让你回忆起你年代久远的童年。如果你早晨起来闻到咖啡香，你就会想来一杯。事实上，正好在阅读将近最后一句时，你可能会想来一杯咖啡。咖啡就有一种吸引你的力量，那就让它发挥作用。提前设置好你的咖啡机，每天早晨让美妙的咖啡香弥漫。如果你睡觉的地方靠近厨房，那就更好了，连闹钟都不需要。让鼻子把你叫醒把。

　　7. No Sugary Breakfasts

　　不含糖的早餐

　　Here’s the thing about syrup-soaked pancakes, coffee cakes and muffins…they’re delicious. They really are and there’s no arguing that fact. But at the same time, why the hell are they mostly marketed as breakfast foods? What makes a blueberry strudel any different than a slice of blueberry pie? Nothing! And, guys, we’re sorry, but there’s really no good way to justify¹⁵ eating a pie equivalent at 9 A.M. Eat a breakfast packed with protein, not one composed of sugar.

　　有枫糖淋煎饼、咖啡味的蛋糕和玛芬蛋糕，他们都很好吃，真的无可厚非。但是同时，为什么它们都作为早饭来营销。那蓝莓馅饼和蓝莓派的区别是什么？它们没差！同志们，我们很抱歉，没有好的方法来判断在上午九点这些馅饼的等价物的好坏。早饭应该要含有蛋白质，而不仅仅是含糖。

　　8. Ice Cold Water

　　冰冷的水

　　While caffeine does its job and does it well, there’s actually another liquid that you should be drinking right after waking up each morning. Water. Yes, forget the fancy coffee; unbeknownst to most, slamming a tall glass of water actually helps to activate¹⁶ your brain even faster than coffee. Right after you wake up, pour yourself a glass, chug it down, then hop¹⁷ into the shower. By the time you’re out, you’re naturally alert, awake and ready to go. You might want a cup of coffee, both for the added boost and for routine’s sake, but you may not need it.

　　咖啡因能够很好的显示自己的效果，而且效果不错的话。那还有一种液体你也应该一早上就饮用。水，是的，忘了美妙的咖啡，最不为人知的是，喝下一大杯水，能够帮你的大脑恢复活力，效果比咖啡还要好。就在你醒来之后，灌自己一杯水，大口喝下，然后跳去淋浴。在你出门的时候，你自然清醒，准备上路。你可能想要一杯咖啡，想要额外的刺激加上平时的习惯，但你（的身体）可能不需要。

　　9. The More Annoying The Better

　　越吵越好

　　This one is pretty simple. When setting your alarm, never use a song that you’re a fan of, as many people often do. In fact, don’t use any sound that’s even close to being sonically pleasing. There’s a reason that the default iPhone alarm sound is as grating as it is. That’s because regardless of how early it is, or how out of it you are, you damn sure want to make that infuriating sound stop as soon as possible. At the end of the day, that’s what you need in an alarm clock — horrid¹⁸ annoyance¹⁹.

　　这一条很简单，当你设置闹钟铃声的时候，不要用你喜欢的某一首歌做闹铃，虽然很多人都喜欢这么做。事实上，最好都不用悦耳的声音做闹铃。这就是为什么Iphone默认的闹钟铃声是那么的刺耳。因为不管多早，或者闹钟离你多远，你只要一听到这么令人不悦的声音，你就会想立刻关掉它，在一天结束之前，你需要把你的闹钟铃声变得刺耳吵人。

　　10. The "Far Away Alarm" Trick

　　把闹钟放远

　　The problem with alarm clocks is that they come with a snooze button. So while you’re in your most groggy state, you’re literally²⁰ being given the option to make that infuriating sound cease to exist. Hell, you probably know your wake-up routine so well that you could hit snooze while your eyes are still shut. Do yourself a favor and remove that all-too-easy option. Take it out of the equation. Place your alarm clock so far away that it necessitates²¹ you actually getting out of your bed to stop it. Once you’re standing²² up, you likely won’t want to hit snooze, and will want a cup of coffee instead.

　　现在闹钟都有小睡按钮，这是个问题。当你睡意正酣，下意识就会选择这个功能让闹铃暂停。真糟糕，你对自己起床习惯是这么了解，都不需要睁开眼睛就可以开启小睡功能。那就给自己帮个小忙，清除所有快捷键，让它们都不能使用。把你的闹钟放到远一点的地方，远到需要你从床上起来才能关掉它。一旦你起来了以后，你就不想再去选择小睡功能了，而是想要一杯咖啡。

1 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

2 commute   

vi.乘车上下班；vt.减(刑)；折合；n.上下班交通

参考例句：

• I spend much less time on my commute to work now.我现在工作的往返时间要节省好多。
• Most office workers commute from the suburbs.很多公司的职员都是从郊外来上班的。

3 mere   

adj.纯粹的；仅仅，只不过

参考例句：

• That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
• It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。

4 imperative   

n.命令，需要；规则；祈使语气；adj.强制的；紧急的

参考例句：

• He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.他老是用命令的口吻讲话。
• The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。

5 incentive   

n.刺激；动力；鼓励；诱因；动机

参考例句：

• Money is still a major incentive in most occupations.在许多职业中，钱仍是主要的鼓励因素。
• He hasn't much incentive to work hard.他没有努力工作的动机。

6 procrastinating   

拖延，耽搁( procrastinate的现在分词 )； 拖拉

参考例句：

• Begin while others are procrastinating. Save while others are wasting. 当别人拖延时你开始。当别人浪费时你节约。
• Before adjourning, councillors must stop procrastinating and revisit this controversial issue. 在休会之前，参议员必须停止拖延，重新讨论这个引起争议的问题。

7 alluring   

adj.吸引人的，迷人的

参考例句：

• The life in a big city is alluring for the young people. 大都市的生活对年轻人颇具诱惑力。
• Lisette's large red mouth broke into a most alluring smile. 莉莎特的鲜红的大嘴露出了一副极为诱人的微笑。

8 flex   

n.皮线，花线；vt.弯曲或伸展

参考例句：

• We wound off a couple of yards of wire for a new lamp flex.我们解开几码电线作为新的电灯花线。
• He gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies.他收缩他的肱二头肌以吸引那些女士们的目光。

9 groggy   

adj.体弱的；不稳的

参考例句：

• The attack of flu left her feeling very groggy.她患流感后非常虚弱。
• She was groggy from surgery.她手术后的的情况依然很不稳定。

10 innately   

adv.天赋地；内在地，固有地

参考例句：

• Innately conservative, Confucius was fascinated by the last of these disciplines. 由于生性保守，孔子特别推崇“礼”。 来自英汉非文学 - 文明史
• Different individuals are innately fitted for different kinds of employment. 不同的人适合不同的职业，这是天生的。 来自互联网

11 crave   

vt.渴望得到，迫切需要，恳求，请求

参考例句：

• Many young children crave attention.许多小孩子渴望得到关心。
• You may be craving for some fresh air.你可能很想呼吸呼吸新鲜空气。

12 tempting   

a.诱人的, 吸引人的

参考例句：

• It is tempting to idealize the past. 人都爱把过去的日子说得那么美好。
• It was a tempting offer. 这是个诱人的提议。

13 maker   

n.制造者，制造商

参考例句：

• He is a trouble maker，You must be distant with him.他是个捣蛋鬼，你不要跟他在一起。
• A cabinet maker must be a master craftsman.家具木工必须是技艺高超的手艺人。

14 aroma   

n.香气，芬芳，芳香

参考例句：

• The whole house was filled with the aroma of coffee.满屋子都是咖啡的香味。
• The air was heavy with the aroma of the paddy fields.稻花飘香。

15 justify   

vt.证明…正当(或有理)，为…辩护

参考例句：

• He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解。
• Can you justify your rude behavior to me?你能向我证明你的粗野行为是有道理的吗？

16 activate   

vt.使活动起来，使开始起作用

参考例句：

• We must activate the youth to study.我们要激励青年去学习。
• These push buttons can activate the elevator.这些按钮能启动电梯。

17 hop   

n.单脚跳，跳跃；vi.单脚跳，跳跃；着手做某事；vt.跳跃，跃过

参考例句：

• The children had a competition to see who could hop the fastest.孩子们举行比赛，看谁单足跳跃最快。
• How long can you hop on your right foot?你用右脚能跳多远？

18 horrid   

adj.可怕的；令人惊恐的；恐怖的；极讨厌的

参考例句：

• I'm not going to the horrid dinner party.我不打算去参加这次讨厌的宴会。
• The medicine is horrid and she couldn't get it down.这种药很难吃，她咽不下去。

19 annoyance   

n.恼怒，生气，烦恼

参考例句：

• Why do you always take your annoyance out on me?为什么你不高兴时总是对我出气？
• I felt annoyance at being teased.我恼恨别人取笑我。

20 literally   

adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实

参考例句：

• He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
• Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。

21 necessitates   

使…成为必要，需要( necessitate的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The increase in population necessitates a greater food supply. 人口的增加需要更多食物供应。
• Your proposal necessitates borrowing money. 你的提议使借款成为必要。

22 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。