英语美文-收获幸福人生的秘诀

         今天这篇文章，我花了很长时间阅读，思考和分析，不是因为其中的单词有多么难，而是被这篇文章的思维以及给出的方法感到十分欣赏。这篇文章主要讲的是怎样才能从最根本的意义上获得快乐，幸福的人生。也是《早餐英语》在美文栏目中讲解最长的一篇文章，今天分享给大家第一部分。希望能听到，看到这个节目的你，真正的快乐起来，爱你们呦！

New Words:

Logotherapy  ['lɔɡo'θɛrəpi] n. 存在分析治疗；言语疗法；意义疗法

crystal clear  完全透明的；极其明白，十分清楚

decision fatigue 决策疲劳

lasting adj. 持久的；永恒的

reach out to 联系

rewire美 [,ri'waɪɚ] 配新电线（这里理解为改造你的大脑）

materialism美 [mə'tɪrɪəlɪzəm] n.物质主义

select 美 [sə'lɛkt] adj. 精选的；挑选出来的

Simple Ways to Shake off Sadness Right Now

1.Do what brings you meaning

Work on a project that demands your skillsand abilities. If you have trouble coming up with one, then look for somethingimportant to work on that will help someone in need.

2.Start killing your options and get crystal clear on what you want

When you have many choices to make, youbegin to make more poorer decisions. This is what’s known as decision fatigue .

The most important thing you can do toincrease your level of happiness is by effectively reducing the amount of anyunnecessary decisions you have to make in a day.

What you can do right now: Set up routinesto help you accomplish the following:

a)         Make most important decisionsearlier in the day when your mind is more fresh.

b)         Try to plan out your day thenight before whenever possible.

c)         Choose your meals in advance.

d)         If you have to make animportant decision but you’re hungry, eat first.

e)         When you have too many choices,try to narrow it down and choose between a select few.

f)          Automate your life as much aspossible .

3. Create safe spaces to find yourself andbeat the feeling of shame

Learning to have the courage to stay trueto yourself is one of the keys to longer lasting happiness.

Start by looking yourself in the mirroreach morning and telling yourself “I’m not perfect, but that’s ok”.

When you experience shame, talk to yourselflike you talk to someone you love, reach out to someone you trust, and tellyour story.

4. Get out of your comfort zone to rewireyour brain

Think of a big goal in your life you’vealways wanted to accomplish, then create a situation that brings you out ofyour comfort zone that you’ll follow through with.

5. Kick materialism in the face and investin experiences

material things usually only bring out atemporary amount of happiness at best. Happy experiences last as a happy memoryforever.

What you can do right now:

a)         Invest in a class you havealways wanted to take.

b)         Book a trip to somewhere youhave always wanted to visit.

c)         Get tickets to a popular showthat you might like.

摆脱悲伤的简单方法

1.做能给你带来意义的事

开始一项能用到你技能和能力的项目。如果你遇到困难，那么找一些可以实质上帮助别人的重要工作来做。

2. 消除选项，弄清自己真正想要的

当你不得不作出许多选择时，你就会做出更差劲的决定。这就是所谓的决策疲劳。

你提升幸福感最重要的就是要有效减少你一天中做的任何不必要的决定。

你现在能做什么？：

设置一个日程来帮助你完成下面的事情：

a)         在你头脑更清醒的时候，做最重要的决定。

b)         尽量在可能的前一天晚上安排好你的一天。

c)         提前选择膳食。

d)         如果你必须做出一个重要的决定，但你饿了，就先吃吧。

e)         当你有太多的选择时，试着把它缩小到选择几个之间。

3.创造安全空间，找到自我，战胜羞耻感。

学会有勇气坚持自己是拥有持久幸福的关键之一。

从每天早晨照镜子开始告诉自己“我不完美，但没关系”。

当你感到羞愧的时候，像对你所爱的人说话一样，对自己说话，找你信任的人，告诉他们你的故事。

4. 走出你的舒适区，改变你的大脑

想想你一生中一直想要完成的一个大目标，然后创造一个能让你走出舒适区的局面。

5. 打击物质注意，投资更多体验

物质的东西通常只会带来暂时的幸福。快乐的经历永远是幸福的回忆。

你现在能做什么？：

a)         投资一个你一直想学的课程。

b)         预定一个你一直想去的地方旅行。

c)         买一张你可能喜欢的流行表演的票。