We always seem to want those things we don't have. Moreover, we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy.<br> The truth is that happiness is an attitude. It's not something created by outside circumstances, but instead is completely within your control.<br> Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness, unless you cultivate happiness consciously. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness.<br> Be grateful<br> Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in your life. A morning or evening gratitude list, written each day, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.<br> Take care of yourself<br> Identify the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few minutes of writing in your journal, a short meditation, watching the sunset…whatever, will improve your outlook on life.<br> Read inspirational material<br> It helps to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.<br> Is the glass half empty or full? Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status.<br> No matter how many wonderful things you do to create a positive, happy, satisfied life, you could still end up unhappy. Ultimately, happiness, gratitude, a feeling of satisfaction is a choice. So, from now on, choose to be happy!<br> 幸福从内心而生<br> 我们好像总是想要我们没有的东西。而且,我们常常会相信如果我们有了这些我们梦寐以求的东西,我们最终会快乐起来。<br> 事实上,幸福是一种态度。它并不是由外在物质创造的,而是完全在你控制之下的。<br> 没有什么会给你带来深层次的满足和快乐,除非你有意识地去滋养幸福。以下是一些简单而具体的方法,你可以试试去滋养你的幸福。<br> 学会感恩<br> 培养一颗感恩的心,感恩于你所拥有的,生活中正常运转的,美妙的及甜蜜的点点滴滴。每天早上或晚上列一份感恩单会帮助你学会感恩。<br> 照顾好自己<br> 发现生活中能让你感觉美好的一些小事,并每天做一件。一小段散步,写几分种日记,一小段沉思,看看日落……无论什么都会增强你对美好生活的信心。<br> 朗读励志文<br> 朗读励志文会帮助你建立积极的思想和人生观。桌上摆放着一本励志文小册子,每天都读一两段。<br> 你的杯子有一半是空的呢,还是满的?不管你的生活状况如何,即使你的杯子只装满了一半,生活都可以更美好。<br> 不论你为了创造积极美好的满意生活做多少不可思议的事情,结果你仍然不开心。根本上来说,幸福,感恩,满足感是一种选择。所以,从现在开始,选择快乐地生活吧!<br> ……
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