"Happiness is a habit – cultivate it." ~ Elbert Hubbard

    Happiness is one aspiration all people share. No one wants to be sad and depressed.

    We've all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I'm not saying happy people don't feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don't let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

    1. Appreciate Life

    Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don't take anything for granted. Don't sweat the small stuff.

    感恩生活

    每天清晨都為自己仍然可以擁有一個鮮活的生命而快樂，保持一顆童心來觀察身邊的世界。注意觀察生活的美，不要認為一切就應該如此，也不要為一些小事動怒。

    2. Choose Friends Wisely

    Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.

    廣交好友

    讓你的身邊充滿快樂積極生活的朋友，這樣的朋友可以激勵你更好地生活。

    3. Be Considerate

    Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.

    寬容

    設身處地為他人著想，試著接受別人的異同點。尊敬他們，用心去交流。

    4. Learn Continuously

    Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.

    活到老，學到老

    關注與自己行業和興趣相關的最新知識，擴展自己的興趣。

    5. Creative Problem Solving

    Don't wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don't let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it's almost always right.

    積極面對問題

    當挑戰來臨時，不要忙著自憐，而是想著怎樣去解決。不要被挫折打垮，把每一個挫折當作一個機會，好好利用。

    6. Do What They Love

    Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there's so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn't worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.

    做自己喜歡的工作

    調查表明，很多人為了工作而工作，對自己的事業只是盲目的應付，這是不值得的，永遠做適合自己的事。

    7. Enjoy Life

    Take the time to see the beauty around you. There's more to life than work. Take time to smell the roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and cherish it. Don't live in the past or the future.

    享受生活

    注意觀察身邊的美，工作不等于生活。記得聞聞身邊的玫瑰，和愛人一起去看日升日落。

    8. Laugh

    Don't take yourself – or life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself – no one's perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances. （Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper to laugh.）

    大笑

    不要對生活太過嚴肅。任何事情都有值得你開懷大笑的一面。

    9. Forgive

    Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.

    寬恕

    怨恨只會讓你痛苦不堪，原諒他人，讓自己獲得內心的寧靜。

    10. Gratitude

    Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.

    感謝

    無論事情大小，都要記得去感謝，包括你的家人，同事和朋友。

    11. Invest in Relationships

    Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with them. Don't break your promises to them. Be supportive.

    真心去愛

    對待你真心愛的人，付出自己最真誠的愛，讓他們體會到你的愛意。

    12. Keep Their Word

    Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones.

    誠實

    誠實是最重要的。任何情況下都不要想著去撒謊，去隱瞞。

    13. Meditate

    Meditation gives your very active brain a rest. When it's rested you will have more energy and function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis, relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.

    冥想

    冥想可以讓你疲憊的大腦獲得一刻的寧靜。更可以幫助發揮地更好。

    14. Mind Their Own Business

    Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don't get overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don't get caught up with gossip or name calling. Don't judge. Everyone has a right to live their own life the way they want to – including you.

    珍惜自己的人生

    生命是短暫的，不值得你去把如此短暫的生命浪費在沒有任何意義的流言蜚語上，同時，想想如何可以更好地走好自己的人生。

    15. Optimism

    See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It's there – even though it may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.

    樂觀

    即使境況再艱難，也要試著去想想它的好的一面。

    16. Love Unconditionally

    Accept others for who they are. You don't put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.

    無條件地去愛

    決定愛一個人的時候，就好好地對他，不要把自己的意志強加給別人，或試圖改變對方，因為那就是你愛的人。

    17. Persistence

    Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.

    堅持

    永不言棄。每一個挑戰都是一個機會，沒有人能夠阻止你，除了你自己。

    18. Be Proactive

    Accept what can not be changed. Happy people don't waste energy on circumstances beyond their control. Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.

    高瞻遠矚

    接受改變不了的。對自己控制不了的情況選擇放棄，每個人都有自己的局限。

    19. Self Care

    Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.

    關愛自己

    好好照顧自己的思想，身體。定期做身體檢查，健康飲食。

    20. Self Confidence

    Don't try to be someone that you're not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the best you can and don't second guess yourself.

    自信

    不要想著去成為別人。遵從自己的喜惡，相信自己。

    21. Take Responsibility

    Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and words. They are the first to admit when they've made a mistake.

    Begin today by taking responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own. The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the happier you will be.

    Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

    有責任感

    快樂的人知道需要對自己的人生負責，他們會有意識地去管理自己的思想，態度，心情，行為和語言。