好習(xí)慣成就人生：現(xiàn)在該養(yǎng)成的13個(gè)好習(xí)慣

In his best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey states, “We become what we repeatedly do,” and this advice isn’t just for teens. In other words, our habits make us who we are.

在暢銷書《杰出青少年的七個(gè)習(xí)慣》中，肖恩·柯維認(rèn)為“我們反復(fù)做的事情造就了我們”，而這一建議不止適用于青少年。換句話說，我們的習(xí)慣決定了我們成為什么樣的人。

If we are repeatedly late to work or we cancel plans with friends regularly, our reputation begins to proceed us — and not in a positive way. The cultivation of good habits is essential in order to be taken seriously, feel good about ourselves, and live a positive life. Here are a few good habits you should start right now:

如果我們總是上班遲到，或者經(jīng)常取消與朋友的約會(huì)，我們必定會(huì)變得“臭名遠(yuǎn)揚(yáng)”。若想受人尊敬、自我滿足并過上積極的生活，那么培養(yǎng)良好習(xí)慣則顯得至關(guān)重要。下面就是一些現(xiàn)在就該養(yǎng)成的好習(xí)慣：

Find a group of people with similar interests

找到志同道合的圈子

Within this group, you will find people who will be able to relate to you like others cannot. You will cultivate lifelong relationships and find a sense of belonging.

在這樣一個(gè)圈子里，你會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)和自己志同道合的人。你將收獲終生友誼并能找到歸屬感。

Let go of distraction

杜絕分心

Give your attention to whatever’s in front of you. Stay in the moment and your relationships will benefit, as well as your peace of mind. Letting go of distractions will increase your mindfulness, which can lead to less stress and a more positive outlook.

將注意力專注到當(dāng)下的事情上?；钤诋?dāng)下不僅讓人際關(guān)系受益，也有助于思緒的平和寧靜。杜絕干擾可以提高專注力，進(jìn)而減輕壓力并激發(fā)更加樂觀的心態(tài)。

Floss

用牙線清潔牙齒

Daily. Flossing is linked not only to healthy teeth, but to heart health as well. Fight gum disease, increase the potential to keep your teeth for life, and potentially lower your risk of heart disease, all while cultivating a good habit.

每天都用牙線清潔，不僅有利于牙齒健康，也對(duì)心臟健康有好處。養(yǎng)成這個(gè)好習(xí)慣可以預(yù)防齦疾病，延長(zhǎng)牙齒壽命并降低患心臟病的幾率。

Multitask less

減少同時(shí)處理多個(gè)任務(wù)

Put the phone and tablet away. Turn the television off. Devote your attention to the task at hand. Multitasking can lead to spotty work or half-done assignments or duties, so you are more effective if you focus on one thing at a time.

收起手機(jī)和平板，關(guān)掉電視。把注意力轉(zhuǎn)移到手中的任務(wù)上。同時(shí)應(yīng)付多個(gè)任務(wù)會(huì)使工作質(zhì)量打折扣，或者任務(wù)變成半吊子。所以，如果你能一次只專注一件事的話，效率會(huì)提高不少。

Spend time with yourself

花時(shí)間獨(dú)處

You need a little alone time. It allows you to relax and let go of your daily struggle. Being alone also gives you time to reflect without distraction.

你需要一點(diǎn)獨(dú)處時(shí)間。這會(huì)讓你放輕松并釋放白天的辛苦。獨(dú)處還能讓你有時(shí)間不受干擾地進(jìn)行反思。

Create a visual representation of motivation

設(shè)立可視化激勵(lì)提示

Usually referred to as a vision board, placing your goals and dreams on a poster board or the like can keep you focused. That visual representation helps remind you to keep pushing forward and striving toward your greatest good.

這個(gè)一般是指提示板，在提示板上寫下目標(biāo)與夢(mèng)想有利于保持專注。可視化提示能提醒你不斷前進(jìn)、不斷努力做到最好。

Set some goals

確定目標(biāo)

And make sure they are obtainable. It’s important to have both short-term and long-term goals. For example, if you want to eat healthier, set a goal for one healthy meal per week for a month. Then increase it to two healthy meals and so on. If you do this, before you know it, you’ll be eating well and feeling great.

并要確保這些目標(biāo)是能夠?qū)崿F(xiàn)的。同時(shí)設(shè)定短期和長(zhǎng)期目標(biāo)很重要。舉個(gè)例子，如果你希望飲食更健康，那就每周或每月計(jì)劃吃一頓健康飲食，然后逐漸增加到兩頓，以此類推。如果你這么做，那么不知不覺就會(huì)吃得更好、精神更佳了。

Journal regularly

定期寫日記

This is one of the easiest ways to get those feelings and thoughts out of you and onto paper. Writing in a journal on a regular basis can keep you on track with your goals and release tension.

要把情感和想法傾訴到紙上，這是最容易的一個(gè)辦法了。定期寫日記能讓你隨時(shí)溫習(xí)目標(biāo)并放松緊張狀態(tài)。

Find a morning or evening routine and stick to it

定一個(gè)早/晚例行事務(wù)并堅(jiān)持下去

Choose 20 to 30 minutes, either in the morning or at night, where you can create a little routine you can stick to. Meditate, write in your journal, read something inspiring, or use this time to focus on your passions.

早上還是晚上都可以，騰20-30分鐘做一項(xiàng)自己能夠堅(jiān)持的例行事務(wù)，比如冥想、寫日記、讀勵(lì)志文字或利用這段時(shí)間專注自己的愛好。

Strive to learn something new every day

努力做到每天學(xué)點(diǎn)新知識(shí)

If you are a writer, learn a new word and find a way to use it. If you read, look up some info about an author you admire. Research some news about another country. Learning helps you stay open minded and connected to the world around you.

如果你是個(gè)作家，那就學(xué)一個(gè)新詞并想辦法運(yùn)用它;如果你愛閱讀，那就搜一搜自己喜歡的某個(gè)作家;去了解其他國(guó)家的新聞。學(xué)習(xí)能使你保持思維開闊并和周圍的世界保持密切。

Let go of comparison

不去攀比

It doesn’t matter if the person beside you in yoga class can contort their body in ways you can’t. If you stop comparing yourself to others, you’re more apt to be happy with who you are. Rather than compare your progress or success to those around you, seek to improve on your own accomplishments.

瑜伽班坐你旁邊的那個(gè)人可以伸展自如，而你卻做不到，這又怎樣呢?如果停止與他人攀比，你就能更愉悅地接納本真的自我。與其拿自己的進(jìn)步或成功跟周圍的人作比較，倒不如努力提高自己的成就呢。

Save some money, even if it’s just a little

哪怕很少，也要存點(diǎn)錢

Just five dollars a week will add up before you know it. Saving money constitutes discipline, which is necessary in all areas of life. Take out cash to spend for the week so you don’t have to touch your bank account. If you give yourself an ‘allowance,’ you’ll become more responsible with your income.

一個(gè)星期存5塊錢也能在不知不覺間變多起來。省錢需要自律，而自律則是生活各方面都必需的品質(zhì)。把這個(gè)星期要用的錢取出來，這樣你就不必再用銀行卡了。如果你試著給自己“零花錢”，或許就會(huì)變得不再隨便花錢了。

Strive to be on time

努力做到準(zhǔn)時(shí)

Arriving at your destination on time (or even better — early) shows that you care about other people’s time. This doesn’t just apply to work either. Show up on time for family events and outings with your friends.

準(zhǔn)時(shí)(或者最好提早)到達(dá)目的地可以顯示出你很尊重他人的時(shí)間。這不僅適用于職場(chǎng)，也適用于家庭活動(dòng)以及和朋友的約會(huì)。