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5 . How to Deal with Seasonal Fatigue (季节性疲劳)

Exercise more often

Inviting a friend or a family member to do sports or daily exercise with you is a great way to help you. It’s also a great way to stay connected with others, which will also make you happy and relaxed.

Have a full night’s sleep

Not having enough sleep is one of the main reasons of fatigue. Getting to bed early and sleeping for about seven to eight hours will help. When it is 11 o’clock in the evening, each part of our body starts to rest, which is the time for us to be in bed.

Drink enough water

Keep drinking water even though you are not thirsty. In the northern part of China, the weather becomes drier and drier in autumn. When you are low in fluids (水分), your body may feel more tired and weaker than usual. Take in enough fluids, not just water but also fluids in water-filled food, such as fruits, vegetables, soup and so on.

Comb (梳理) your hair

Combing hair has many advantages according to traditional Chinese medicine. Combing your hair may not only keep your mind active, but also do good to your health.

8 . The Moon is attracting much attention these days as NASA is ready to send space rockets there and preparing for more to follow. The mission’s objectives are clear: to create a long-lasting base on its surface and prepare to go to Mars one day.

What’s the next great move in humans’ quest for the secrets of the universe? When it comes to the near future scientific research in space, there are a few areas in the solar system that will receive some special attention.

First of all, there’s Venus, a planet which was like a paradise to human with oceans and a pleasant atmosphere. However, something went terribly wrong there a few billion years ago, and NASA has scheduled a series of missions to explore what exactly is going on there.

At the other end of the solar system are the gas planets. Several of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered in thick sheets of ice, and underneath the ice are oceans of liquid water. NASA has missions planned to investigate those mysterious worlds, hunting for any sign of possible life hidden deep within.

As for us humans, Mars is certainly the grand prize in the coming decades. If we have enough money for the trips, we can perhaps keep astronauts working and studying on the surface of Mars for quite a long time. The other planets in our solar system are not so suitable for people to settle on. For example, Mercury is too close to the Sun and too far away from the Earth.

In the coming decades, humans expect to see a rise of “space hotels” set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations. Because of our current level of technology, it is not very practical to turn the space rock into a place suitable for humans. But it may be the next easiest thing to achieve after going to the Moon and Mars.

9 . The Chaoshan region, known for its rich cultural traditions, is home to the unique practice of Gongfu Tea, an art form that shows the heart of Chinese tea culture. The process is called “Gongfu”, which means “skill” or “art”. It’s an activity for people to come together and spend time with each other.

Gongfu Tea is characterized by its careful and attentive brewing (冲泡) process, which includes several key steps. The tea master selects the finest leaves, often from the local tea plants, and carefully measures them into a small teapot with small holes. And then boiling water is poured over the leaves. After that, the leaves are left to soak for a little while. Finally, the tea is poured into tiny cups for everyone to appreciate.

The Gongfu Tea ceremony is not just about enjoying the taste of tea. It is also a reflection of the way of life of the Chaoshan people. It is a time for friends and family to gather, share stories, and enjoy the moment’s quiet. The ceremony helps people feel like they are part of a community, as participants take turns serving and appreciating the tea. Meanwhile, as the world becomes increasingly fast-paced, the practice of Gongfu Tea offers people a break from modern stress. It encourages people to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The Gongfu Tea tradition is a reminder of the importance of balance and harmony, values that are deeply rooted in Chinese thinking.

The future of Gongfu Tea lies in the hands of the younger generation. As they learn the art from their elders, they carry forward a tradition that is not only a cultural treasure but also a source of personal well-being (福祉).

10 . For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.

“It’s no doubt that China has always been a source (来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A + E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.

Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing and Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has inspired the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition was warmly welcomed, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.

“China is impossible to overlook (忽视),” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns (活动) that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers (消费者) of fashion—they also play an important role in this field.” Of course, today’s top Western designers are not only being influenced by China—some of the best fashion designers themselves are Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them in design and sales,” adds Hill.

For Hill, it is impossible not to mention China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models and the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market, it has become the market in many cases. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its amazing clothes, and how young designers and models are finally admitting (承认) that in many ways.”