Nowadays many of us are finding ourselves tired out，struggling to build balance back into our lives. （1）

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D

Spending time near oceans，lakes，rivers and other blue spaces can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety，easing mental tiredness and refreshing us.Here is some advice on how to take advantage of the healing power of water.
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A

You likely have some water close by，even if it is just a pond alongside the road.Start there.Then get out to water you can visit on the weekend or a vacation.Urban water counts-rivers，canals and fountains. （3）

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E

If you can't get to actual water，then paintings，photographs，videos and movies can produce some of the same benefits.Even virtual reality helps.
    Go often.A little bit makes a big difference. （4）

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C

But an environmental psychologist found that spending a similar amount of time near water has the same benefits.Even people who look into aquariums （水族箱） have lower heart rates and better moods after just 15 minutes.
    Listen.One of the most calming characteristics of water is its sound，typically steady and soft.The water sounds people find having the strongest healing power are rain in a rainforest，waves patting a beach，and a running stream.When the sounds of living things are added to the sounds of water，people like them even better.Make an audio recording of your favorite water. （5）

B

B

A.Remember that all water counts. B.It will bring back happy memories. C.Stay in a place surrounded by water. D.According to researchers，water can help us. E.So does domestic water-in pools，bathtubs，even by fish tanks. F.Spending some time every day near water can speed up our recovery. G.It takes at least two hours a week in nature to improve our well-being.