Step 1: Switch on some background music

步骤1：开始播放一些背景音乐

It doesn’t have to be loud, but it has to be music you enjoy to help you relax. Whether you play it through your television’s audio bouquet¹ or on your stereo, the most important thing is to have something relaxing playing in the background.

背景音乐声音不用太大，但是必须是你喜欢的帮你放松的音乐。不论你是通过电视音频或者立体音响来播放音乐，最重要的事情就是你需要一些放松的音乐作为背景。

Step 2: Get your clothing together

步骤2：把衣服放在一起

This step is most important during the winter months. There’s nothing worse than getting out of a steamy bath and then having to find clothes to wear while you’re shivering. So, find clothes you’d like to wear after your bath and keep them close to retain the heat from your bath.

这个步骤在冬天的时候是最重要的。没有什么比洗完热水澡出来之后冻得浑身发抖地找衣服更坏的事情了。因此，找出你在沐浴后想要穿的衣服，把衣服放在一起来保持你洗澡后的热量。

Step 3: Turn on the hot water

步骤3：打开热水

Time to turn up the heat! You can’t have a bath without water, but it might take a while to reach a comfortable temperature. Keep an eye on the temperature as you complete the next steps.

是时候打开热水了！没有水当然洗不了澡，但是或许需要放一会儿水，水温才能达到舒适的温度。在完成下面的步骤之前要留意温度。

Step 4: Light a few candles

步骤4：点燃一些蜡烛

Candles have an amazing way of creating ambiance in a room. If possible, choose scented² candles to fill the room with a relaxing aroma³. However, regardless of the type of candles, just make sure you have a few to place around the tub and in your bathroom to create artificial light to help your mind to relax—which is exactly what you’re after.

蜡烛是在屋里面营造氛围的美妙方式。如果可能的话，可以选择带有芳香的蜡烛，让房间充满放松的香味。然而，不论是何种类型的蜡烛，都要确保你在浴桶和浴室周围点燃几根蜡烛，来营造让自己心绪放松的光线——这正是你所追求的感觉。

Step 5: Grab your favorite drink

步骤5：拿一杯你喜欢的饮料

The heat will make you thirsty, so don’t forget to grab your favorite drink. Whether it’s a glass of wine or a little bit of juice, remember to grab enough so you don’t have to interrupt your relaxing bath to get another drink.

热水的热量会让你口渴，所以不要妄自拿上一杯你喜欢的饮料。无论是一杯酒还是一点点果汁，都要记住拿够，这样你就不会因为需要去拿另一杯饮料而打扰自己放松的沐浴了。