6种方式提升每日心情

 　　It may be a new year, but is it really a new you? Let's face it -- it's unlikely that you've suddenly acquired a new wardrobe, started a new career, found a new family, or overhauled¹ your personality.

　　新的一年要开始了，你是不是也要盖头换面啦？好吧，我的意思并不是你突然换了身行头，开始了新工作，有了个新家庭，又或者对自己的人格彻底反省。

　　Do not despair. You don't need a life makeover to experience more happiness. By putting a few simple habits in place, you will increase your happiness every day.

　　先别沮丧，想要更快乐其实并不需要翻天覆地的变化。只要养成一些简单的习惯，你就能提升每日的快乐心情啦！

　　And don't worry, these habits are simple and easy shortcuts³ to inner peace -- no daily kale drinks or hours at the gym required.

　　也别担心，这些习惯都十分简单，可以让你迅速达到内心的平静，也不需要每天喝蔬菜汤又或在健身房锻炼。

　　1. Say a Morning Affirmation

　　1. 在清早鼓励自己

　　The first thought in your head should not be "ugh" or "Is it Friday yet?" Try an upbeat intention instead, such as, "This day is going to be wonderful," "I'm lucky to be alive today," "I have gifts to share today," or "I'm going to have a terrific experience." Keep Post-Its with positive affirmations next to your bed or on your bathroom mirror to remind yourself to fill your head with positive thoughts.

　　早晨醒来，你脑海中闪过的第一个念头不应该是“啊”或“星期五了么？”，试试乐观点的吧，比如“今天一定超级棒” “能活着是多么幸运的事情” “今天有些礼物可以分享”又或“我今天一定要经历什么大好事”。坚持做下去，在床边或浴室镜子前面说的乐观向上的话，会提醒你多给自己一些点积极思想。

　　2. Say "I Love You" Every Day

　　2. 每天都说我爱你

　　Before you leave the house, say "I love you" to a loved one in person, by text, or on email. Say it to your spouse⁴, to your children, or to your pets. Look in the mirror and say it out loud to yourself. Open your heart to love and watch your mood improve. We are designed to connect with other beings and when we do, we feel better.

　　离开家时，用手写或者发邮件来对每个人说我爱你，你的伴侣，孩子甚至是宠物。也对着镜子大声的对自己说出来，敞开心扉去爱，你的心情也会变好。我们不是孤岛，我们和别人密不可分，所以做这些时，我们会感觉更快乐。

　　3. Smile

　　3. 微笑

　　Whenever anyone asks you, "How are you?" bring to mind at least one way that life is grand. Say "I'm terrific" and notice how people around you respond. When you say this with zesty⁵ energy and a smile, you send a message to your brain that you're happy.

　　无论什么时候别人问你“最近怎么样？”你脑子里需要想到的至少是生命很美妙，说“我好极了”，看看周围人的反应。如果你的回应充满了能量并附上一个微笑，你就向大脑传递了信息——你很快乐。

　　4. Wish Others Well as You Commute⁶

　　4. 通勤时也希望别人一切顺利

　　When you're in your car, on the train, in the subway, or walking to work, look around at other people and wish them well. Wish them peace, joy, and love. Each person you see is fighting his or her own battles (with health, with finances, with fear, with loneliness, with aging, with loss). Open your heart with compassion⁷ to others and your happiness level will rise.

　　当你开着车子，坐着火车、地铁或步行去上班时，看看周围的人，顺便也祝他们也一切顺利吧。希望他们平静，幸福和有爱。你见到的每个人都在自己的战场上厮杀着（为了健康、金钱、恐惧、孤单、衰老和失去）。打开心胸把你的情感传递给他人，你的幸福指数也会提高。

　　5. Breathe Deeply

　　5. 深呼吸

　　Whenever you take a break to snack, drink coffee, or go to the bathroom, take a moment for a deep, cleansing⁸ breath. Try "Take Five": breathe in for five, hold for five, and exhale⁹ for five. Breathing deeply calms the body and the mind, making it an ideal shortcut² to inner peace.

　　无论什么时候你要休息一会，吃点零食、喝喝咖啡或去一下洗手间，都别忘了深深吸一口气。试试“五秒原则吧”：吸气五秒，屏气五秒，再呼出五秒。深呼吸能平静身心，让你迅速达到内心的宁静。

　　6. Be Grateful, Every Night

　　6. 每天晚上充满感激

　　As you're falling asleep, review your day and recall three things for which you are grateful. It could be a relationship, good news, or a happy email. Be grateful for food on the table, for a warm bed, for electricity, or for your eyesight. You will definitely rest in peace when you count your blessings¹⁰ instead of sheep.

　　睡觉之前回想下今天，想想哪三件事是你最感激的。可以是一段关系，一个好消息或一封开心的邮件。对桌子上的食物、温暖的被窝、电和你的视力都要充满感激。相比睡眠而言，当你庆幸你所得到的一切时才是最平静的时候。

　　Intentionally¹¹ make these six simple habits a regular part of your day and you can look forward to a very happy new year.

　　每天养成这六个简单的小习惯，新的一年你就会更加的快乐。

1 overhauled   

v.彻底检查( overhaul的过去式和过去分词 )；大修；赶上；超越

参考例句：

• Within a year the party had drastically overhauled its structure. 一年内这个政党已大刀阔斧地整顿了结构。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• A mechanic overhauled the car's motor with some new parts. 一个修理工对那辆汽车的发动机进行了彻底的检修，换了一些新部件。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 shortcut   

n.近路，捷径

参考例句：

• He was always looking for a shortcut to fame and fortune.他总是在找成名发财的捷径。
• If you take the shortcut,it will be two li closer.走抄道去要近2里路。

3 shortcuts   

n.捷径( shortcut的名词复数 )；近路；快捷办法；被切短的东西（尤指烟草）

参考例句：

• In other words, experts want shortcuts to everything. 换句话说，专家需要所有的快捷方式。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
• Offer shortcuts from the Help menu. 在帮助菜单中提供快捷方式。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

4 spouse   

n.配偶(指夫或妻)

参考例句：

• Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
• What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么？

5 zesty   

adj.引起极大的快乐或兴奋的，有兴趣的

参考例句：

• Macaroni Parmesan Cheese Topping, and Sage Gravy will appeal to their zesty personalities. 意大利的通心面、士和美味肉汁一定很合他们的口味。 来自互联网
• This zesty and refreshing wine offers a freshly cut grass nose, herbaceous green bean. 这款爽口的葡萄酒引出绿豆般清新的香气。 来自互联网

6 commute   

vi.乘车上下班；vt.减(刑)；折合；n.上下班交通

参考例句：

• I spend much less time on my commute to work now.我现在工作的往返时间要节省好多。
• Most office workers commute from the suburbs.很多公司的职员都是从郊外来上班的。

7 compassion   

n.同情，怜悯

参考例句：

• He could not help having compassion for the poor creature.他情不自禁地怜悯起那个可怜的人来。
• Her heart was filled with compassion for the motherless children.她对于没有母亲的孩子们充满了怜悯心。

8 cleansing   

n. 净化(垃圾) adj. 清洁用的 动词cleanse的现在分词

参考例句：

• medicated cleansing pads for sensitive skin 敏感皮肤药物清洗棉
• Soap is not the only cleansing agent. 肥皂并不是唯一的清洁剂。

9 exhale   

v.呼气，散出，吐出，蒸发

参考例句：

• Sweet odours exhale from flowers.花儿散发出花香。
• Wade exhaled a cloud of smoke and coughed.韦德吐出一口烟，然后咳嗽起来。

10 blessings   

n.（上帝的）祝福( blessing的名词复数 )；好事；福分；因祸得福

参考例句：

• Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise. 塞翁失马，焉知非福。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• We don't rely on blessings from Heaven. 我们不靠老天保佑。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

11 intentionally   

ad.故意地，有意地

参考例句：

• I didn't say it intentionally. 我是无心说的。
• The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused. 当地政府裁定他是有意居无定所，因此没有资格再获得提供住房。