Happiness, like cholesterol level, is a genetically influenced trait. Yet as cholesterol is also influenced by diet and exercise, so our happiness is to some extent under our personal control.

幸福，就像人体的胆固醇含量，是一个受基因影响的特性。但就像胆固醇含量是受饮食和锻炼影响的一样，从某种程度上来讲，幸福也是可以由个人控制的。

1. Realize that enduring happiness doesn't come from financial success.
要明白，持久的幸福并非来自经济上的发达。

2. Take control of your time.
控制好你的时间。

3. Act happy.
快乐地做事。

4. Seek work and leisure that engages your skills.
从事能够发挥你的技能的工作和休闲活动。　

5. Join the "movement" movement.
参加真正的“运动”——有氧运动。　

6. Give your body the sleep it wants.
有充足的睡眠。　

7. Give priority to close relationships.
优先考虑亲密的朋友。

8. Focus beyond self.
不要只关注自我，多做有益于他人的事。

9. Be grateful.
心存感激。

10. Nurture your spiritual self.
培养积极的精神、态度。