Pan Zhanle, Zheng Qinwen, Quan Hongchan...they are all extremely relaxed, without any internal friction!

The 2024 Paris Olympics has come to an end. The post-00s athletes who competed in the competition brought us many surprises, not only in terms of breakthroughs in performance, but also in their sense of relaxation, which made us sigh, "This mental state is too relaxed!"

Pan Zhanle: It should be others who are dissatisfied

In the men's 4x100m medley relay at the Paris Olympics, Pan Zhanle staged a super comeback, with his single baton result breaking the 46-second mark for the first time. He and his teammates broke the 40-year monopoly of the US team, achieving a historic breakthrough for Chinese men's swimming.

After the Chinese team won the championship, Qin Haiyang was not very satisfied with his results. Pan Zhanle said: "I admire these three (teammates) very much. (Teammate) is not satisfied with the results, but the game is over, we are the champions, and others should be dissatisfied."

Zheng Qinwen: Queen Wen, I really deserve the title!

The 21-year-old Zheng Qinwen fought for three hours at the Paris Olympics and finally defeated her opponent to win the women's singles tennis gold medal, becoming the first Asian athlete to win the Olympic women's singles tennis championship.

At the post-match press conference, Zheng Qinwen was asked how she felt about netizens calling her "Queen Wen". Zheng Qinwen said, "I know this is very important. I really pushed the limit on the court. I deserve the title of Queen Wen!"

Quan Hongchan: I have already comforted her

At this Paris Olympics, Quan Hongchan won the gold medal in the 10-meter diving platform doubles and retained the Olympic gold medal in the individual 10-meter diving platform, becoming the youngest Olympic "triple gold king".

When her partner Chen Yuxi was crying during an interview with a reporter, Quan Hongchan jumped out to comfort her teammate and also "rebuked" the reporter: "I have already comforted her, it's all because of you (who made her cry), how are you going to compensate her?"

In fact, not only these Chinese athletes, but also many netizens seem to be advocating a mental state of not wasting time and being relaxed to the fullest. So, what exactly is relaxation? How can we "maximize" it?

What is relaxation?

The so-called "sense of relaxation" does not mean being careless or lazy, but more about finding your own order in the tedious and busy life.

In fact, from the perspective of neurological theory, "relaxation" is a psychological state in which the ventral vagus nerve is active. In this state, individuals feel safe and connected with others, and experience positive feelings such as hope and flexibility.

Tang Yonglong, professor of the Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology at Southwest University, said that the sense of relaxation is in sharp contrast to the anxiety, uneasiness and tension that is prevalent in society. That state of relaxation, ease, quietness and peace seems to be getting farther and farther away from people.

Can ordinary people relax?

The first people to use the word "sense of relaxation" were celebrities. As the word "sense of relaxation" triggered a collective resonance on the Internet, we found that "sense of relaxation" is more of an intrinsic quality. It does not necessarily require money or free time. An optimistic and stable emotional state are the essential elements.

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Remind yourself to slow down:

When facing external verbal attacks, unexpected events, or unexpected results, do not react hastily or even resist. Always remind yourself to slow down, especially not to act impulsively.

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Look at challenges positively:

The ability to "remain calm in the face of adversity" is something that can be trained. The more times you deal with difficulties, the more you can summarize your experience from a positive perspective, and the more you will be able to deal with them in the future.

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Reasonable planning of life:

People who prepare and plan ahead and have a sense of control over their lives are more likely to relax.

Relax in moderation, don't be too aggressive

The current discussion about the "sense of relaxation" seems to have gone a little off track, making some people ashamed of their "lack of relaxation" and self-examining why they are "not relaxed".

In fact, some people's "sense of relaxation" is innate, purely because of their "big heart"; similarly, some people's "not relaxing" is inevitable. For those who are born "curl kings", the "curl" that follows their heart is their "sense of relaxation".

Mature "relaxation"

Anxiety: Give yourself a sense of control

People with anxiety tendencies should develop regular work and life habits and manage their time effectively to make themselves more organized and calm.

Grief: Cry it out in time

A good cry can help release sadness. Tears will take away stress hormones in the body and reduce stress-related neurotransmitters. They are also a good medicine for mental health.

Anger: Learn to express it skillfully

Some anger is difficult to express and vent on the spot. The anger and pressure accumulated in daily life should be cleared out regularly.

Loneliness: Taking the initiative to get out of isolation

Communicate more about life or emotions; actively participate in industry exchanges or charity activities to enhance social interaction and gain a sense of fulfillment.

Relaxation is not "online discipline". There is no standard for relaxation or not, and there is no need for a standard. It is just two different attitudes towards life. There is no need to flaunt a creed or create a persona. In fact, not deliberately pursuing relaxation is the real relaxation.