Number 7: Stop assuming what other people are thinking. We often worry about what others are thinking about us. Whether they are judging us for something we've said, or something we've done. But the truth is, everyone around us is dealing with their own problems, worries, and insecurities. So, stop caring and assuming what others are thinking about you! Chances are, they aren't paying as much attention to you as you may think.
第七,不要猜测别人在想什么。我们总是担心别人对我们有什么看法,对于我们说的话、我们做的事,他们是不是有什么想法。但是,事实上,我们身边的每个人都在对付他们自己的问题、忧虑、不安。所以,不要在意那么多了,不要猜测别人对你有什么看法了!很有可能,他们对你的关注,并没有你想象中的那么多。
Number 8: Help others. One of the greatest joys of life is giving back to others and helping people you care about. Even helping strangers can create feelings of happiness and accomplishment. Most people on their deathbeds will regret not giving more to the people in their life. Don't be one of those people. Make more effort to give back and make a difference in other people's lives.
第八,帮助别人。最大的快乐之一,就是回报和帮助那些你在乎的人。就算是帮助陌生人,我们也会很快乐,获得成就感。到了弥留之际,多数人会后悔当初没能付出得更多一些。请别做这样的人,努力回报他人,让他人的生活因你而不同。
Number 9: You will regret the things you didn't do. We end up regretting the things we didn't do far more than the things we did that were considered wrong. Whether it's a crush you didn't kiss, the trip you didn't take, or the project you kept putting off. If you get the chance to do something, just do it! Because you may never get the chance again.
第九,你会因为自己没做过的事而后悔。比起那些我们做错的事而言,那些我们没做的事会更令我们后悔,无论是没说出口的心动,一场未能实现的旅行,还是一个你不断推迟的计划。如果你有机会去做一件事,那就去做吧!因为可能你再也没有第二次机会了。
Number 10: Don't take things and people for granted. People, things, and places we hold most dear to our hearts, we often take for granted because we have them so readily accessible in our lives. But it shouldn't take a traumatic event to start valuing their importance. Remind yourself frequently of the things you may be taking for granted each day, because you never know when you might lose them.
第十,不要把生命中的人和事视为理所当然。我们总是以为,生命中的人,事,我们自己最珍惜的地方,都是理所应当存在的,因为它们永远不会离开我们。但是,不要失去了,心痛了,才意识到,你应该珍惜它们。要经常提醒自己,要珍惜那些我们认为是理所应当的事,因为你永远不知道自己什么时候会失去它们。
Number 11: Be present in the here and now. We spend so much time dwelling on the past, or planning for the future, that we forget to experience the present moment. But the past has gone and the future hasn't come yet. The present moment is all we have. So, stop and look around you! See what is happening right now, and be mindful of where you are in this moment. By doing this, you will start to appreciate all that you have in your life right now.
第十一,活在当下。我们总是浪费太多时间来怀念过去,或者规划未来,但是却忘了认真体会当下的每个瞬间。然而,过去已过去,未来还未来,我们拥有的就是当下。所以,停下来,看看自己的周围,看一下现在正在发生什么,留意自己现在的处境。这样做,你就会开始珍惜自己现在拥有的全部。
Number 12: Appreciate everything in your life. One of the most important life lessons is appreciation. The more we appreciate the things in our life including people, experiences, lessons, and even our possessions, the more we'll be able to live in the present moment. So, be thankful for all that makes your life good, because gratitude and appreciation is the key to happiness.
第十二,对生命中的所有事物心怀感恩。最重要的人生道理之一,就是感恩。我们越是感激生命中的事,比如身边的人,我们的经历,学过的课程,甚至是我们的财产,我们就越能够专注当下。所以,请感激所有让你的生命更美好的东西,因为感恩和感激是幸福的关键所在。
What are some of the life lessons you've learned over the years? And how have they impacted you or the way you live?
这些年来,你还学会了那些人生道理?它们对你的生活方式产生了什么样的影响?