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.   学会去欣赏美

    每天，我们会碰到各式各样的美。遗憾的是，人们却对他们熟视无睹。我想，我们不妨去看看周围，比如人，花草，建筑或是一个什么小玩意儿，花点时间去体味是什么让他们如此特别。

    2.   接触大自然

    大自然是治疗日常生活中压力和紧张的灵丹妙药。到公园搞次野外午餐，在后院里种点儿什么蔬菜，或者看看日出。这些简单的小主意可以让你每天都享受到大自然的慷慨赠与。

    3．开怀大笑

    E. E. Cummings曾说过：“一个人哪一天中没有笑，就是对这一天的最大浪费。”真是至理名言啊。不要忙得无暇去笑，也不要让严肃禁锢了微笑。而是让你的周围挤满快乐的人们，并且一定不要自以为是。

    4．享受简单的欢乐

    睁开眼就来杯香甜的咖啡，花点儿时间陪陪8个月大的儿子，作顿丰盛的晚饭。这些可能看起来并没有什么让人激动不已的，却使得我在生活中享受到的简单的欢娱。若你停下匆忙的脚步，稍作休憩，去品味这分平常，生活会立刻变得有滋有味。

    5．多与人交流

    在很多时候，人与人之间友善的关系给了我们最大的幸福。或许，享受工作的最好途径不是老想着升职加薪，而是与同事建立一种让人有所收获的友谊。

    6. 乐于学习

    学习与幸福之间有着密不可分的联系。因此，不去刺激我们的大脑，不学点儿新东西是毫无道理的。我最喜欢利用上下班途中的时间学习。有声读物和播客对此就非常适合。

    7．重新规划你早晚的时间

    早晨对你来说，是不是意味着匆匆忙忙赶着出门呢？晚上又是不是关上电视直接上床睡觉？我就亲自从早晚的一种好习惯中受益匪浅。比如，早晨可提前一小时起床，把这段时间花在自我提高或锻炼上，可以选择读点儿什么，或是写写作，亦或是锻炼锻炼身体。晚上，上床睡觉前不妨花点儿时间，在思维中回顾整理一下一天的经历。

    8. 庆祝自己的成功

    在每个平凡的日子里，我们一定都会有某种小小的得意之处。它可能是成功的接待了一个难缠的客户，可能是做成了一笔交易，也可能是因为工作受到了别人的好评。这些小事虽不值得开个派对，自己庆祝一番也未尝不可。你可与人分享你的成功经历，奖自己一顿丰富的午餐，或者在精神上给自己以鼓励。