1. Appreciate Beauty

    Each day we come across beauty in a number of shapes and forms. It’s a shame, then, that many people have become so accustomed to this beauty that it largely goes unappreciated. I suggest looking again at the people, plants, gadgets, and buildings (to name but a few examples) around you and taking a moment to appreciate what makes them so special.

    2. Connect With Nature

    Nature is an amazing healer for the stresses and strains of modern life. Eating lunch in the park, attending to a vegetable garden in your backyard, or watching the sunset are just a few simple ideas for how you can enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis.

    3. Laugh

    E. E. Cummings once said “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” How very true. Never be too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile. Instead, surround yourself with fun people and don’t get caught up in your own sense of importance.

    4. Have Simple Pleasures

    A good cup of coffee when I first wake. Time spent playing with my 8 month old son. Cooking a nice meal in the evening. These may not seem terribly exciting, but they are some of the simple pleasures I enjoy in life. If you slow down for just a moment and take the time to appreciate these ordinary events, life becomes instantly more enjoyable.

    5. Connect With People

    In so many ways, it is our relationships with people that give us the most happiness in life. Perhaps, then, the best way to enjoy your work more is not to get a raise or a promotion, but rather to build rewarding relationships with your co-workers.

    6. Learn

    There is a strong link between learning and happiness. Given this, there is no excuse not to be stimulating your brain and learning something new each day. My favorite way to find time for learning is to make the most of the commute to and from work. Audiobooks and podcasts are great for this purpose.

    7. Rethink Your Mornings and Evenings

    Are the mornings a mad rush for you to get out the door? Do you switch off the TV at night and go straight to bed? I have personally experienced the profound benefits of establishing a routine in the morning and evening. For example, in the morning you may choose to wake an hour earlier and spend the time working on yourself, whether it be reading, writing or exercising. In the evening, consider spending some time just before bed reviewing your day or in meditation.

    8. Celebrate Your Successes

    During a normal day we are sure to have some minor successes. Perhaps you have successfully dealt with a difficult customer, made a sale, or received a nice compliment for your work. These aren’t events worth throwing a party for, but why not take a moment to celebrate your success? Share the experience with someone else, reward yourself with a nice lunch, or just give yourself a mental pat on the back.

    1.   學會去欣賞美

    每天，我們會碰到各式各樣的美。遺憾的是，人們卻對他們熟視無睹。我想，我們不妨去看看周圍，比如人，花草，建筑或是一個什么小玩意兒，花點時間去體味是什么讓他們如此特別。

    2.   接觸大自然

    大自然是治療日常生活中壓力和緊張的靈丹妙藥。到公園搞次野外午餐，在后院里種點兒什么蔬菜，或者看看日出。這些簡單的小主意可以讓你每天都享受到大自然的慷慨贈與。

    3．開懷大笑

    E. E. Cummings曾說過：“一個人哪一天中沒有笑，就是對這一天的最大浪費。”真是至理名言啊。不要忙得無暇去笑，也不要讓嚴肅禁錮了微笑。而是讓你的周圍擠滿快樂的人們，并且一定不要自以為是。

    4．享受簡單的歡樂

    睜開眼就來杯香甜的咖啡，花點兒時間陪陪8個月大的兒子，作頓豐盛的晚飯。這些可能看起來并沒有什么讓人激動不已的，卻使得我在生活中享受到的簡單的歡娛。若你停下匆忙的腳步，稍作休憩，去品味這分平常，生活會立刻變得有滋有味。

    5．多與人交流

    在很多時候，人與人之間友善的關系給了我們最大的幸福。或許，享受工作的最好途徑不是老想著升職加薪，而是與同事建立一種讓人有所收獲的友誼。

    6. 樂于學習

    學習與幸福之間有著密不可分的聯系。因此，不去刺激我們的大腦，不學點兒新東西是毫無道理的。我最喜歡利用上下班途中的時間學習。有聲讀物和播客對此就非常適合。

    7．重新規劃你早晚的時間

    早晨對你來說，是不是意味著匆匆忙忙趕著出門呢？晚上又是不是關上電視直接上床睡覺？我就親自從早晚的一種好習慣中受益匪淺。比如，早晨可提前一小時起床，把這段時間花在自我提高或鍛煉上，可以選擇讀點兒什么，或是寫寫作，亦或是鍛煉鍛煉身體。晚上，上床睡覺前不妨花點兒時間，在思維中回顧整理一下一天的經歷。

    8. 慶祝自己的成功

    在每個平凡的日子里，我們一定都會有某種小小的得意之處。它可能是成功的接待了一個難纏的客戶，可能是做成了一筆交易，也可能是因為工作受到了別人的好評。這些小事雖不值得開個派對，自己慶祝一番也未嘗不可。你可與人分享你的成功經歷，獎自己一頓豐富的午餐，或者在精神上給自己以鼓勵。