哈佛大學快樂20條

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今天讀到哈佛大學推薦20個快樂的習慣,覺得總結的很好,這裏結合自己的理解,談一下這些習慣。

 

1
Be grateful

Slow down, look around you, and pay attention to the little details in your life – the delicate purple flower on the sidewalk, the beautiful sunset, the hot shower that washes away your long day, and the smile in your partner’s eyes…

When you have a grateful heart that is appreciative of life’s beautify, wonder and blessings, you’re automatically filled with happiness.

感恩

這裏強調兩點,一個要慢,我在中國呆著的時候,覺得節奏很快,似乎你很忙碌,解決了一大堆問題,但是新的問題又來了。回到美國,我終於能夠體會到慢的好處,甚至有時候我會故意讓節奏慢下來,隻要這個事情不是緊急到不解決會失去信譽,違背合約,慢慢來,出去散一下步,看看路邊的野花,看看藍天白雲,自然的美不是高樓大廈那種人為的,當你感受到了大自然的奇妙,你的心情就好了,也平靜下來了,不要以為你自己多重要,看輕自己,這樣的好處是讓你保持謙虛,這樣你更能看到他人的好,世界的好,覺得自己渺小,那麽也容易滿足,容易開心。

 

2
Choose your friends wisely

According to Harvard, the most important external factors affecting individual happiness are human relationships. So if you want to be happy, choose to be around people who are optimistic, who appreciate you as you are, and who can make your life richer, bigger, more fun, and more meaningful.

明智的選擇交往對象

我們看過一個視頻,知道幸福的源泉來自於和睦的人際關係以及夫妻關係,而選擇你的交往對象就變得很重要了,跟觀點不一樣的人在一起,什麽事情都別扭,誰都想去改變對方,都不願意被對方改變,而我們的生命並不長,沒必要去強迫自己做難做到的事情,選擇和三觀一致的人在一起就是這個道理,以前我不懂這個道理,以為憑著真心真情總能打動對方,但是其實自己還是想改變對方,最後當然也失敗了。沒想到,現在碰到的老婆,大部分想法都不需要解釋就差不多,突然就感到特別輕鬆,你可以把精力用到喜歡的事情上去。

 

3
Cultivate compassion

When we try to step into other people’s shoes and understand a situation from another’s perspective, we’re more likely to handle the situation with compassion, objectivity and effectiveness. There will be less conflicts and more happiness.

換位思考

換位思考是一個人的能力,換位思考不僅僅是你站在對方的角度考慮問題,你還要理解世界上有不同觀點不同思維方式的人,如果你是女人,你可能要站在男人角度考慮,如果你是一個嫉惡如仇的人你可能還要站在和稀泥的人的角度考慮,你是城裏人你可能站在農村人角度考慮,你是南方人可能要站在北方人角度考慮;你是二十歲的你可能要站在40歲人角度考慮;隻有這樣的換位思考才是真正有意義的,不至於得出錯誤結論。

 

4
Keep learning

Learning keeps us young and dreams keep us alive. When we engage our brains and put them toward productive uses, we’re less likely to dwell on unhappy thoughts and much more likely to feel happy and fulfilled.

不斷學習

學習不是沒有目標的走形式,學習在我的理解包括讀書,包括查資料,包括通過思考變得成熟。比如退休的人學習廚藝,看電視劇時思考為什麽會這樣,當你想通了一件以前想不通的事情,這本身就是學習進步。當你學習時,你會忘記不愉快,忘記煩惱,在我現在的人生中,甚至每次碰到矛盾,我都覺得是一次學習的機會,真的沒有功夫去生氣。所以快樂的人時刻都在學習,而且學習是一種自覺自願的行為。

 

5
Become a problem solver

Happy people are problem solvers. When they encounter a challenge in life, they don’t beat themselves up and fall into a depressive state. Instead, they face up to the challenge and channel their energies toward finding creative a solution. By becoming a problem solver, you’ll build up your self-confidence and your ability to accomplish whatever it is you set your mind to – and whatever challenges life throws your way.

解決問題

這一點我深有體會,解決問題是一件很開心的事情,每次一個難題有了轉機,你會特別開心有成就感。我說的事情也不僅僅是項目工作,包括教育孩子,處理好公司,家庭的人際關係,甚至包括交朋友,修理舊家電,補車胎,其實什麽事情,需要動腦筋,查資料最後完成了,都是充滿樂趣的。

 

6
Do what you love

Since we spend over one-third of our adult life working, loving what we do has a huge impact on our overall happiness. If this is not possible at the moment, then try to find enjoyment and meaning in your current work, or cultivate a hobby that involves doing something you love.

做你想做的事情

我們生活的三分之一時間都在工作,那麽做我們想做的事對我們的整體辛福感就有很大的影響。如果現在不能做你想做的事情,那就試著在你現在的工作中尋找快樂和意義,或者培養一個你喜愛的業餘生活。這一點我覺得可能自己運氣不錯,以前喜歡電腦,做的工作也是電腦相關的,雖然工作很辛苦,而且公司對員工不好,不過我也給了自己很好的理由,在完成工作以後,不需要更努力了,我還有喜歡的網球作為運動,另外現在做的公眾號也是樂趣之一,所以這麽多喜歡的,還有什麽好抱怨呢?

 

7
Live in the present

When you feel depressed, you’re living in the past. When you feel worried or anxious, you’re living in the future. But when you feel content, happy and peaceful, you’re living in the present.

活在當下

你感到沮喪,是因為你活在過去。如果你擔憂和焦慮,是因為想太多,假設太多不一定發生的事情,你活在未來。但是當你感到滿足,開心和平和時,你才是活在當下。

 

8
Laugh often

Laughter is the most powerful anecdote to anger or depression. Research has shown that the simple act of curving the corners of your mouth can increase your feeling of happiness. So don’t take life too seriously. Try to find humor and laughter in life’s everyday struggles.

經常笑

這個不用多說,笑不僅讓自己開心,也讓整個環境變得輕鬆,笑還會傳染。不要太嚴肅笑是對抗生氣或沮喪最有力的的東西。研究表明簡單的嘴巴上揚也可以增加你的幸福感。不要把生活看的太嚴肅。我的前妻總是說我喜歡傻笑,原本我也以為是缺點,離婚後談戀愛,幾位女士都說首先被打動的就是我的笑,所以現在我更喜歡笑了,確實,當你看到對方笑的時候,就算有什麽不滿也都可以化解了。

 

9
Practice forgiveness

Resentment and anger are forms of self-punishment. When you forgive, you’re actually practicing kindness to yourself. And most importantly, learn to forgive yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. It’s through our mistakes that we learn and grow to become a bigger and better person.

學會原諒

憎恨和生氣是對自我的懲罰,當你釋懷了,事實上你是善待自己。每個人都會犯錯。我們犯錯並吸取教訓,才能成為一個更強大,更好的人。對於讓自己生氣的人,最簡單的方法是遠離他,免得再次受到傷害,如果實在離不開,那通常是你有更多的理由可以得到快樂達到平衡,這種情況也沒有必要生氣,選擇原諒總是比選擇仇恨要對自己有益得多。

 

10
Say thanks often

Always be appreciative of the blessings in your life. And it’s equally important to express your appreciation to those who’ve made your life better in some way, big or small.

經常說謝謝

對親人,朋友說謝謝,不是客氣,而是禮貌,特別當你養成習慣,你會得到更多好處,別人會更樂於給你提供幫助,你高興的同時,也會更樂於給別人幫助,形成良性循環。

 

11
Create deeper connections

Our happiness multiplies when we connect and bond with another human being on a deeper level. And being fully present and listening are two of the most important skills to strengthening that bond and bringing happiness to ourselves, and to others.

交心

什麽叫交心,中文的理解就是知己,就是兩個人可以無話不說。個人的經驗是,隻有和你睡的人才能深交,這也是我特別需要妻子的原因。我的父母還是那種相對傳統的,認為孩子永遠是孩子,永遠不能跟他們平起平坐的那種人。我一種在試圖改變我和孩子之間這種關係,我希望跟孩子成為真正朋友,無話不說。

我男性的朋友不多,有那麽幾個,都是因為對方喜歡說,我大部分時候聽,但是內心裏,我更願意的是什麽都可以說,隻要對方問,我不覺得有什麽要隱瞞的。除非有人特意告訴我這是秘密,不要告訴其他人。

至於女性朋友,我現在也發現越來越不需要藏著掖著,其實每個人心中都想找一個可以無話不說的人,秘密藏在心裏是很難受的,說出來會特別心情舒暢。

以前我們都想太多,覺得秘密說多了就一定要有那個意思,其實並不是這樣的,當你有一個滿意的妻子或者丈夫的時候,你不會對其他人有過多的想法,你會真心站在別人角度去幫助對方。

 

12
Keep your agreement

Our self-esteem is built on the agreements we’ve made with ourselves. And high self-esteem has a direct correlation to happiness. So keep your agreements with others and with yourself.

守承諾

這個不需要多說,沒有誠信的人是不受歡迎的,你可能騙人一次,但是失去的是友誼和信任,而且沒有誠信的社會,你也會經常被騙。這裏有一點我要強調的是,承諾的標準和理解有時站在不同角度會有偏差,總是用自己的標準去衡量別人是一種愚蠢的做法,因為當你否定另一個人時,其實你也被對方否定了。

 

13
Meditate

According to Harvard, people who take 8 sessions of mindfulness meditation training are, on average, 20% happier than a control group. Such training can lead to structural brain changes including increased grey-matter density in the hippocampus, known to be important for learning and memory, and in structures associated with self-awareness, compassion and introspection.

沉思

我個人以為很多人反應很快,其實快並不一個優點,很多事情慢慢來做,通常收效更好。另外就是,我特別喜歡人有時無所事事的時候,這時候,讓思想無邊無際的去想,你會慢慢發現自己不是一個簡單的被動的生活,而是可以自己掌控方向。

 

14
Focus on what you’re doing

When you put your mind, heart and soul into what you’re doing, you’re creating a happiness state – called the “flow.” When you’re living in the flow, you’re less likely to care about what others may think of you, and less bothered by things that are not that important. The result? More happiness, of course!

全身投入

當你全身心投入一件事的時候,你就會處於一個開心的狀態。當我們處於這種狀態,你就不大會關心別人對你怎麽看,不大會被不大重要的事情幹擾。結果呢?更幸福,當然啦!

 

15
Be optimistic

For happy people, the glass is always half-full. If your tendency is to imagine the very worst-case scenario every time you face a challenge, then train yourself to reverse that tendency. Ask yourself what good can come out of the situation or what you can learn from it. Optimism surely fuels success and happiness.

樂觀

每件事都有好的一麵和壞的一麵,樂觀的人總是看到好的一麵,就算我們傷心失敗,也是吸取了教訓,避免可能的更大的失敗,所以沒有什麽絕對的壞事,沒有什麽值得後悔。

16
Love unconditionally

No one is perfect. Accept yourself for all of your imperfections. And do so for others. Loving someone unconditionally does not mean that you need to spend all your time with them or help them figure out their problems. Unconditional love means accepting people as they are, and allowing them to find their own ways, at their own pace.

無條件的愛和支持

沒人是完美的。接受自己的不完美,也要接受不完美的其他人。無條件的愛並不是說你一定要幫他解決問題,而是無條件的信任他可以自己找到對他好的路。有時候過分的幫助,會變成一種控製,得到完全相反的效果,給人成長的機會才是無條件的愛。

 

17
Don’t give up

Unfinished projects and repeated defeats inevitably dampen one’s self-esteem. If you’ve made up your mind to do something, see it through. Don’t give up until you succeed. Remember, failure is temporary but defeat is permanent. And defeat only occurs when you give up.

 

18
Do your best and then let go

Everyone has limitations, and things don’t always turn out to be what we’d like them to be – despite our efforts. So always give your best, and then let go. Let events run their course. When you’ve done your best, you’ll have no regrets.

不要放棄,盡力,然後放手

個人來說做什麽都很有耐心,比如堅持寫博客從十年前就在做了,當時就是生活中碰到了讓人心疼的事情,想解決,慢慢就喜歡上了,這件事我會堅持一輩子。無所謂結果。但是開公司,我發現自己不是那個料,我盡力了,嚐試了,現在再也沒有遺憾了。

 

19
Take care of yourself

A healthy body is the key to happiness. If you have poor health, it’s very difficult to be happy no matter how hard you try. So make sure you eat well, exercise and find time to rest. Take good care of your body, your mind and your spirit.

照顧自己

一個健康的身體是幸福的關鍵。如果你身體不好,你無論如何努力,都很難快樂。吃好,休息好,保持愉悅這幾點是極為重要的。

 

20
Give back

Doing good is one of the surest ways to feel good. According to Harvard, when people do good, their brains becomes active in the very same reward center that is stimulated when they experience other rewards. So it’s not a surprise that people who care more about others are happier than those who care less about others.

給予

做好事,做善事本身不一定要有金錢的回報,但是精神上的回報很多時候是超過金錢所能換來的,所以不是說有些人吃飽了撐的要做沒有回報的事情,那隻是因為你還理解達到享受精神回報。




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