17步幫你輕松get更好的生活（雙語）

Have you been stuck in a rut lately, feeling like genuine happiness is virtually impossible to obtain? Whatever trials you are facing at this very moment will surely pass. Happiness is right before our eyes. Here are 17 simple ways to seek out happiness in your every day lives, and how I managed to keep my sanity during a period of turmoil:

你是否曾經(jīng)深陷窘境，覺得真正的幸福無處可尋?不論你當下的境遇如何，這一切都會過去。幸福就在眼前。以下就是日常生活中追求更好生活的17個簡單小方法。我也是通過這些方法，在喧囂中保持清醒的。

1. Get outside.

1. 出去看看

It has been scientifically proven that being outdoors helps alleviate feelings of sadness and depression. Sit for a while and pay close attention to your surroundings; I guarantee you'll soon be reminded of the beauty of life.

科學研究表明，出門看看能夠幫助緩和悲傷及抑郁。出去坐一會兒，看看周圍的景色，保證你會重新認識人生的美好。

2. Forgive and forget.

2. 原諒、釋懷

Holding grudges serves absolutely no purpose in life. We've all been bruised before, some worse than others, but no matter the situation, you will always be better off leaving it in the past. If not for their sake, forgive them for your own.

怨恨毫無用處。人人都受過挫，程度不同而已。但無論情況如何，向前看才是最重要的。不為別人，也是為了自己，學會原諒。

3. Take up yoga.

3. 練習瑜伽

Not only is this a great workout, but it is a great method of relaxation. Learning to take slow, deep breaths is not just good for your physical health, but mental, as well.

這不僅是一種極好的健身方式，也能起到放松的作用。學會深呼吸，不僅有利于身體健康，也對心理有好處。

4. Reach out to loved ones.

4. 聯(lián)系你愛的人

Tell your friends and family that you love them. Life is incredibly precious and as cliche as it sounds, we never know when our time on Earth is going to end. Shoot them a text and ask them how they're doing. Let your loved ones know that you care, even if it's been a while.

告訴朋友、家人你愛他們。雖然聽起來很俗，但人生太珍貴，我們不知道它究竟會在何處終止。給你愛的人發(fā)個短信，問問他們近況如何，讓他們知道你是在乎的，即便你們很久都沒有聯(lián)系了。

5. Find your passion.

5. 發(fā)掘你的激情

Whether it's writing, drawing, playing sports, or learning to play an instrument, find something that makes you feel alive.

無論是寫作、畫畫、運動還是學習一門樂器，去找一樣激發(fā)你熱情的事情做。

6. Stop eating junk food.

6. 停止吃垃圾食品

Do you have any idea what you are actually putting into your body? They make healthy frozen dinners that you can throw in a microwave and have ready in less than ten minutes. You really have no excuse not to take care of yourself.

你知道自己每天吃進肚子的都是些什么嗎?市面上有賣健康的冷凍食品，放進微波爐里加熱一下，十分鐘就能搞定。你真的沒有理由不好好照顧自己。

7. Volunteer.

7. 做志愿者

Kindness never goes out of style, and that is a fact. Making others smile can go a long way for your own sense of happiness and fulfillment.

善良是永不過時的品質(zhì)，這是事實。為他人帶來快樂時，自己得到的滿足感和幸福感可以持續(xù)更久。

8. Wake up early

8. 早起

Use your time wisely and plan your day accordingly. I especially struggle with this one, but one thing I've noticed is that the earlier I wake up, the more I get done.

合理利用、安排時間。這一條對我來說尤其困難，但是我發(fā)現(xiàn)，起得越早完成的事情也就越多。

9. Surround yourself with positive people.

9. 多和積極向上的人打交道

Your vibe attracts your tribe. If you make a point to surround yourself with kind, caring, and goal-oriented people, these qualities are bound to rub off on you.

你的氣場能夠吸引你的同伴。如果你有意識地和那些善良、有愛、有目標的人打交道，這些品質(zhì)也會感染到你。

10. Stop caring what others think.

10. 不要在意他人的看法

You might think people are watching and judging your every move, but in all honesty, they probably care less than you think. So you shouldn't care either.

你也許認為，你的一舉一動都被人看在眼里、被指指點點，但其實他們沒有你想的那么在意，所以你也用不著在意。

11. Stop worrying.

11. 不要擔憂

Most of the time all those horrible, traumatic scenarios that we concoct in our heads never end up happening. Save yourself the trouble and stop worrying, especially if it's something you have no control over.

多數(shù)情況下，那些我們捏造出來的、電視劇里才會有的恐怖情景根本不會發(fā)生。別忙著去擔心這些了，特別是那些擔心了也并沒有辦法改變的事情。

12. Make mistakes. Learn from them.

12. 勇于犯錯，汲取教訓

Here's something I learned from school that actually applies in the real world: you never fail until you stop trying. As long as you are making mistakes and learning from them, you are on the track to success.

這是我從學校里學到并能運用到現(xiàn)實生活中的：只有放棄才算失敗。只要你勇于犯錯并從中吸取教訓，你一直都在通往成功的道路上。

13. Disconnect every once in a while.

13. 偶爾玩?zhèn)€消失

Turn your phone off for a week and tell me you don't feel more alive. If you can't go as far as to cut all ties with technology, at least take a brief hiatus from social media.

關機一個月，你會感到更加有活力。如果做不到完全與通訊工具隔絕，至少遠離社交媒體。

14. Laugh. As much as you can, as often as you can.

14. 笑。笑得越開心越好、越頻繁越好

I'm a firm believer that laughter can cure most ailments. Go see that romantic comedy you've been meaning to watch, hangout with that hilarious friend from high school, laugh until you cry.

我堅定地相信笑是一劑良藥。去看一部你一直想看的浪漫喜劇，和高中有趣的好友一起出去玩，然后笑到流淚吧。

15. Get a good night's rest.

15. 晚上好好休息

This is truly imperative to your well being, not just physically, but mentally, as well. You should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night, if not more. If you find yourself catching less shut eye, make a conscious effort to turn off all electronics an hour before bed so you have some time to relax & unwind.

這對你日常的表現(xiàn)來說真的非常重要，身體上、心理上都是一樣。晚上至少七小時的睡眠是必須的。如果你發(fā)覺自己睡得少了，那么注意在睡前一小時關閉一切電子設備以保證充足的休息和放松。

16. Make it a goal to make someone smile every day.

16. 把給人帶來微笑當做每天的一個任務

It doesn't have to be something extravagant. It truly is the little things that mean the most in life - such as smiling at a passerby, complimenting someone on a feature or outfit, or even holding the door open for the person behind you.

不一定非要是什么昂貴的東西，往往是那些最小的事情意義最重大，比如迎面而來的一個微笑、贊揚某人的容貌或者穿衣、甚至是為身后的人留個門。

17. Start a gratitude journal.

17. 開始寫感恩日志

Write down five positive things that happen to you each day, and five things you are looking forward to in the future.

每天寫下發(fā)生在你身上的五件積極的事情，還有五件你希望在未來發(fā)生的事。

I know that if you are truly struggling, happiness will not happen overnight. However, if you work to implement these positive life changes each and every day, I guarantee things will eventually get better.

我知道，如果你的生活真的很艱辛，幸福并不會一夜降臨。然而，如果你每天都能按這些方法去積極地改變，我保證一切都會越來越好