双语美文：每天问自己的五个问题

 Try asking yourself some or all of these questions at the end of every day. Doing so should help you to become a more successful and a better person:

　　每天临睡前试着问问自己一些问题。这样能使你成为一个更成功更好的人：

　　1.What was the best thing that happened to me today?

　　1.今天发生的最好的事情是什么？

　　What was it that made you particularly proud, happy or grateful? Was there a moment of joy or accomplishment¹?

　　什么使你今天特别的骄傲，开心或者感激？今天有你感到开心或者满足的时刻吗？

　　Relive the feeling for an instant. We want more of those moments in our lives so let's just think about something really positive and build on that. Too often we take good things for granted². We should enjoy them and be grateful. This question helps us to be positive, happy and appreciative³.

　　再一次体会回味下这种感觉。我们的人生需要更多这样的时刻。所以就让我们多去想想那些真正积极的事情。太多时候我们都把好事当做理所当然，而不是享受它们并心存感激。这个问题会让我们更积极，开心和充满感激。

　　2.What could I have done better today?

　　2.今天有什么我还能做得更好？

　　What lessons can you learn from the day's experiences? What mistake did you make that you will avoid in the future? How could you have handled a situation or conversation better? Think about ways to improve in this area in the future.

　　今天的经历能让你学习些什么？你在将来想要避免什么样的错误？你如何能把某个情况或对话处理的更好？想想未来可以改进的方法吧。

　　3.What is the most important thing I must accomplish tomorrow?

　　3.明天我需要完成的最重要的事情是什么？

　　What is the single task which will make the biggest difference? If you have a to-do list then this item will be on there - probably at the top. Think about how you are going to get this done early in the day. This question will help you focus on what is essential.

　　哪个单个的任务会产生最大的不同效果？如果你有个清单，这件事应该是在第一位的。想想你应该如何在清早开始完成这件事。这个问题能帮你关注最重要的事情。

　　4.What new thing can I try tomorrow?

　　4.明天我能尝试什么新事物呢？

　　Life is a journey of discovery. We need to keep trying new things every day, no matter our age. What new approach or experience can you try?

　　生命是一个发现的旅程。我们需要每天都不断的尝试新鲜的事物。你明天能尝试什么新的方法或经历呢？

　　5.Who is the most important person (or most important people) in my life and what am I doing for them?

　　5.你人生中最重要的人（人们）是谁？你能为他们做些什么？

　　Focus on someone you love - your partner, child, parent or other loved one. Have you told them and shown them how much you care? What can you do for them tomorrow to help, delight, and surprise them? We can be so busy that we neglect⁴ the most important people in our lives. This question can get you back on track.

　　关注那些你爱的人——你的爱人、孩子、父母或其他的人。你告诉他们你对他们的关心了吗？你明天能做什么来帮助他们使他们开心带给他们惊喜？我们时常因为太过繁忙而忽视了自己最重要的人。这个问题能帮助你回到正常轨道上。

　　That's it. Five simple but powerful questions that can help you to improve your life. Try asking them before you go to bed tonight!

　　就是这些了。这五个简单有力的问题能帮你改进自己的生活，今晚睡觉前就问问自己吧！

1 accomplishment   

n.完成，成就，（pl.）造诣，技能

参考例句：

• The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
• Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。

2 granted   

conj.假定，就算v.（退一步）承认( grant的过去式和过去分词 )；（尤指正式地或法律上）同意；准许；让渡

参考例句：

• The president granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners. 总统大赦了所有的政治犯。
• She feared she would not be granted re-entry into Britain. 她担心不会获准再次踏足英伦。

3 appreciative   

adj.有鉴赏力的，有眼力的；感激的

参考例句：

• She was deeply appreciative of your help.她对你的帮助深表感激。
• We are very appreciative of their support in this respect.我们十分感谢他们在这方面的支持。

4 neglect   

vt.忽视，忽略；疏忽，玩忽；n.疏忽，玩忽

参考例句：

• Don't neglect to lock the door when you leave.你离开时别忘了锁门。
• Today's housing problems are the product of years of neglect.今天的住房困难是多年来忽视的结果。