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。

8. Get Enough Exercise
多鍛煉身體

When you take time out for exercise, you’re doing your body good in more ways than one. First, you’re doing what it was designed to do: physical exertion. Humans were made to move around and the body works best when it does what it was meant to do. Second, as you exercise, you release those same feel-good hormones as mentioned above. Third, when you take some time to exert yourself, you reduce your stress levels. All around, you need exercise to function optimally.
多找時(shí)間到戶外鍛煉身體，多活動(dòng)身體總比身體始終處于一個(gè)模式好。首先，你的身體處于設(shè)定模式：強(qiáng)體力活動(dòng)。身體狀況會(huì)反應(yīng)出來(lái)你是怎樣對(duì)待身體的。其次，你健身的話，同樣會(huì)釋放一種上文所提到的感覺(jué)良好的荷爾蒙。第三，找時(shí)間健身會(huì)達(dá)到減壓的效果?？傊?，你需要運(yùn)動(dòng)鍛煉保持最佳的身體狀況。

9. Avoid Regrets
別讓自己有遺憾

We all make mistakes in life–that’s part of the human condition. But with a little forethought, you can try to avoid making big mistakes. Even then, they still happen. That’s when it’s best to learn to forgive–yourself and others–because everyone else just trying to get through life the best they can, too. They’ll make mistakes, but the trick is, moving on from them.
一生中我們都會(huì)犯錯(cuò)誤，這是人類社會(huì)的一部分。但是稍微多考慮一下，盡量避免出大錯(cuò)。即使這樣卻還是會(huì)出錯(cuò)。最好學(xué)著去原諒自己、原諒別人，因?yàn)閯e人也在盡力把日子過(guò)到最好。他們會(huì)犯錯(cuò)誤，但技巧在于要從他們身上吸取教訓(xùn)改進(jìn)自己。

10. Take Time to Meditate
找時(shí)間沉思冥想

Sitting down, lighting a candle and doing some deep breathing for ten minutes are all it takes to relax your mind and body. In doing so, you get in touch with your inner-self, and invariably, you’ll get to know yourself a little better. That’s definitely a booster on the happiness scale.
坐下來(lái)、點(diǎn)上蠟燭、做十分鐘的深呼吸讓身心放松。這樣你會(huì)接觸抵達(dá)你的內(nèi)心深處，并且還能對(duì)你自己更好地了解一下。沉思冥想絕對(duì)是幸福的助推器。

11. Deal With Clutter
理順一下雜亂無(wú)章的生活

Are you overrun with books and papers piled everywhere? Too much mail sitting on the hall table? Why not tackle a small task each day for a month in an effort to de-clutter your life? When you’re not running around looking for items you can’t find, when everything has its place, you’ll automatically be less stressed and in a better mental state.
你把書(shū)和紙堆的到處都是嗎？桌面上掛著太多的郵件？為什么不每天處理一項(xiàng)小的任務(wù)，努力堅(jiān)持一個(gè)月的時(shí)間，來(lái)理順你雜亂無(wú)章的生活？你不再為找不到東西而焦頭爛額，你的每樣?xùn)|西都有固定地方，你自然就不會(huì)把自己搞得那么緊張有壓力，而且會(huì)有一種比較好的精神狀態(tài)。

12. Get Enough Rest
充分地休息好

Ever notice how cranky you are the afternoon when you’ve only had five or six hours of sleep? Many of us are suffering from sleep deprivation which can lead to higher levels of stress and edginess. After a good night of sleep, you can tackle your daily tasks in a more calm, alert way. It’s so much better than experiencing that awful sluggish feeling in that oh-so-important meeting with your boss. Your body will thank you, too.
你有沒(méi)有注意到，在只睡了五六個(gè)小時(shí)的情況下，第二天下午你就會(huì)陷入暴躁的狀態(tài)？我們大多數(shù)人在睡眠不足時(shí)會(huì)有更大的壓力感和焦躁感。晚上睡個(gè)好覺(jué)，處理日常工作任務(wù)就會(huì)更加精力集中、冷靜鎮(zhèn)定。與老板開(kāi)會(huì)時(shí)，精神煥發(fā)總比全身慵懶松散的感覺(jué)好。你的身體也會(huì)感謝你讓它充分地休息好了。

13. Eat Healthier Foods
吃健康食品

You’ve heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. If you spend your time eating package after package of boxed noodles, canned dinners or fast food, your body is going to let you know by gaining weight, feeling sluggish, and quite possibly having a host of health problems. How can you look and feel your best if the foods you eat are not good for you? By eating better you’re not only taking care of yourself, but you’ll also feel more vibrant and energetic. You’ll literally be healthier from the inside out.
可曾聽(tīng)過(guò)這種說(shuō)法：“吃得好身體好?！?真是這樣。如果你經(jīng)常吃速食面、罐裝食品或快餐，你的身體也會(huì)給你釋放出不好的信號(hào)：體重增加、無(wú)精打采，而且身體很可能會(huì)出現(xiàn)一系列的健康問(wèn)題。如果你吃得不好怎么可能會(huì)有最好的氣色和感覺(jué)呢？吃得好不僅能照顧好自己的身體，也會(huì)感覺(jué)自己更加精力充沛。你會(huì)感覺(jué)到自己那種由內(nèi)而外的健康狀態(tài)。

14. Don’t Compare Yourself To Others
不拿自己和別人做比較

This is definitely easier said than done, but if you can condition your mind to focus on the good that you are doing and the good things in your life, you’re not going to be tempted to focus on how others are doing.
這絕對(duì)是說(shuō)起來(lái)容易做起來(lái)難，但是如果你能集中精力把自己的事情做好，并關(guān)注生命中的美好，你就不會(huì)被誘惑去好奇地關(guān)注別人怎么做。?