善于发现美

In this article, I want to challenge the common perception that it is only possible to enjoy your leisure time. In particular, this article is targeted at the professional stuck in the 9 to 5 grind who longs for the weekend and, in the process, has given up on trying to find pleasure in the ordinary experiences we have every day.
在本文中，作者旨在告诉读者在平时生活中寻找乐趣是可能的。本文旨在帮助那些朝九晚五的上班族们寻找生活的快乐。

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.
擅于发现美。每一天我们都会不经意地与很多美丽的人和事物接触，很多时候，我们已经麻木而忘记这些生活中的美丽，所以我建议重新审视你的周围，拥有一双擅于发现美的眼睛。

与大自然接触

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.
与大自然接触。大自然是对付生活压力与烦恼的最好良药。在公园里吃午饭，在后花园里种菜都是不错的选择。

学会微笑

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.
学会微笑。卡明斯(美国作家)曾经说过“没有笑容的日子是虚度的日子”。这是一句多么真切的话啊！再忙，也不要忘记开心地笑。

懂得制造小乐趣

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.
懂得制造小乐趣。这些小乐趣可以是清晨起床的一杯咖啡，与8岁儿子一起玩耍，一顿美味的晚餐。这些纵然不是什么大事，但是足以让你享受生活。

与人为乐

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.
与人为乐。很多情况下，与别人之间的友谊才是我们幸福的重要源泉。虽然，在工作上，最好的奖赏就是升值加薪，但是与同事处好关系，有一个良好的人缘也是一件很幸福的事。

学习

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.
学习。学习与幸福密不可分。坚持学习，你就可以不断地丰富自己的内在和学习新的东西，最好的学习方法就是从工作中找到自己的价值。

美好的早晨与夜晚

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.
拥有美好的早晨和夜晚。早上不要急急忙忙出门，晚上也不要关掉电视就蒙头大睡，生活要有规律，每天提早一个小时起床，用这段时间给自己，包括可以晨读，写作，或做运动。在睡觉前，可以想想自己这一天都做了些什么。

珍惜每一个小成功

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.
珍惜自己每一个小成功。每一天，我们都会有这样或那样值得开心的事。或者你搞定了一个难缠的客户，卖出了一件产品，或者得到了上司的表扬。虽然这些成就并不值得你去办一个party来庆祝，但你也可以暗自窃喜一下。

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