Do you ever come across those people who are always upbeat and no matter what life throws at them, they just seem to roll with the punches? It’s quite possible they’re following a formula for happiness–right now. You can increase your own happiness quotient by doing these 14 things proven to make you happy.
你曾遇到過(guò)這樣的人嗎?無(wú)論把他們丟在什么樣的生活境況下，貌似他們總能從容面對(duì)。他們可能是在遵循某個(gè)幸福公式，你同樣也可以提高自己的幸福指數(shù)，做下面這14件經(jīng)過(guò)證明可以讓你開(kāi)心的事情。
1. Start with a Good Dose of Gratitude
以一顆感恩的心開(kāi)始一天的美好生活
Being consciously aware of what you’re thankful for can actually change your level of happiness. When you wake up each morning, spend time recalling all the things for which you feel grateful. Start with simple things: Do you have a roof over your head? Enough to eat? It might be helpful to start a gratitude journal.
自覺(jué)地意識(shí)到你的感激之情實(shí)際上會(huì)改變幸福感受。每天早上醒來(lái)的時(shí)候，回想一下所有讓你有感激之情的事情。從簡(jiǎn)單的小事開(kāi)始：住得好嗎?吃得好嗎?開(kāi)始寫(xiě)感恩日記會(huì)很有用。
2. Make Sure You’re Giving Back
一定要回報(bào)
Do you give 10% of your income to your favorite charity or church? There’s something about giving that allows you to receive more in return besides just the awesome act of giving to help others. When you give, you’re sending a message to the Universe that you know everything’s going to be all right. By giving, you’ll be taken care of, too. You see it from those with very little to those who have millions: you have to give to get and by doing that, your happiness increases.
你把10%的收入捐給你最喜歡的慈善機(jī)構(gòu)或教會(huì)了嗎?關(guān)于給予付出，除了這種超贊的助人行為之外，還會(huì)讓你得到更多的回報(bào)。在你給予付出的時(shí)候，你是在向宇宙?zhèn)鬟f一種正能量：一切都會(huì)好的。通過(guò)對(duì)他人的給予付出，你也會(huì)得到關(guān)心照顧。在你看來(lái)你的給予是那樣的微不足道，對(duì)于那些人而言卻是幫了一個(gè)大忙：奉獻(xiàn)了給予了才能得到，這樣做了，你的幸福感才會(huì)增加。
3. Laugh Every Day (It’s Better than Money)
笑對(duì)每天(笑容比金錢(qián)美好)
Do you spend time each day laughing? Do you purposefully find something to laugh about? When you laugh, you release a happy hormone called oxytocin. It’s a hormone that uplifts us as we share experiences with others. Even just making yourself smile will put you in a better place.
你是笑對(duì)每天的嗎?你有沒(méi)有有意識(shí)的去尋找讓你發(fā)笑的事物?人在笑的時(shí)候，釋放一種稱為催生素的快樂(lè)荷爾蒙。在我們與他人分享經(jīng)歷時(shí)，這種荷爾蒙讓我們的情緒高漲。甚至只是讓自己微笑，也會(huì)讓你有個(gè)好情緒。
4. Foster Good Relationships with Family and Friends
和家人、朋友培養(yǎng)感情
Happy people don’t spend large amounts of time alone. By spending time with people you like, you forge supportive relationships that help you in times of stress. You also bond with others through common experiences, such as life’s ups and downs. They become your support network. People who don’t spend as much time with family or friends are more prone to loneliness and depression.
快樂(lè)的人大多數(shù)的時(shí)光都不自處，而是和自己喜歡的人相處，和家人朋友培養(yǎng)感情有助于你排解壓力。還可以通過(guò)共同的經(jīng)歷與他人建立聯(lián)系，例如，探討一下生活中的苦辣酸甜。家人朋友都會(huì)成為你的支持力量。不找時(shí)間和家人或朋友多多相處的人，更易于孤獨(dú)抑郁。
5. Take Some Alone Time
找時(shí)間獨(dú)處
In contrast to spending time with family and friends, it’s important to step back and take some time for yourself, by yourself. You can recharge your spirit and find a little peace in a little bit of silence. Taking some time away and being alone can do wonders for your mood and outlook.
除了找時(shí)間和家人朋友相處外，還要找時(shí)間自己獨(dú)處，這一點(diǎn)也很重要。找時(shí)間讓自己沉默平和一下，你會(huì)更有精氣神兒。找時(shí)間獨(dú)處一下的確會(huì)對(duì)你的心境情緒有好處。
6. Do What You Love
做自己喜歡做的事情
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Do what you love, because the money will follow?” Doing things that you love to do–and even better, getting paid for it–are good ways to boost your levels of happiness. When work feels like play, you’re more likely to enjoy other aspects of your life better, too.
你曾聽(tīng)說(shuō)過(guò)這個(gè)說(shuō)法嗎?“做自己愛(ài)做的事情，金錢(qián)會(huì)隨之而來(lái)。” 把自己喜歡做的事情做好了，是從中獲得回報(bào)提升幸福感的好方式。當(dāng)工作變得像玩樂(lè)般輕松，你也更能享受生命中其它方面的快樂(lè)。
7. Volunteer Your Time
奉獻(xiàn)你的時(shí)間
When you give of yourself, either by time or talent, your focus shifts from your life to that of others, helping you realize that, just maybe, your own problems aren’t that bad. You invariably forge new relationships and experience an uplift in your spirit.
當(dāng)你奉獻(xiàn)你的時(shí)間或你的才華時(shí)，你把人生關(guān)注點(diǎn)轉(zhuǎn)移到別人身上，有助于你認(rèn)識(shí)到這一點(diǎn)：或許你自己遇到的問(wèn)題其實(shí)并不那么糟，總能錘煉新的感受并體驗(yàn)精神上的升華。
