英語美文朗讀 第412期 Life lessons that will change your life!

The 12 life lessons you need to learn. There comes a time in our lives, when we realize that there are things we wish we would have known earlier. Often, we come to these realizations through personal growth and experience. Sometimes, it takes a life changing event or crisis, which then leads us to question whether we truly did things to the best of our ability. The following life lessons will change your perspective to enhance your experience of life for the better!

 

你需要知道的十二個人生道理。有時候我們會發(fā)現(xiàn)，有些事情我們應(yīng)該早點知道。要意識到這一點，一般是經(jīng)過個人成長和歷練，有時是需要經(jīng)歷一件影響深遠的大事件或者危機。這會讓我們思考，自己是否真正做到了盡力而為。以下這些人生道理將會改變你的想法，讓你的人生經(jīng)歷變得更完善！

 

Number 1: Don't live by what you think you should or shouldn't do. Society and our family's expectations tend to make us think there are things we should or should not do. However, living your life the way you want to, is the only way to be happy! Don't limit yourself because of other people's expectations. It's your life, and you should live it in a way that makes you happy.

第一，不要靠著你認為自己該做的事情來謀生。社會和家庭對我們有期待，這讓我們認為有些事情是該做的，有些是不該做的。然而，只有過自己想要的生活，才能獲得幸福！不要因為別人的期待而限制自己。這是你的人生，你應(yīng)該怎么開心怎么過。

 

Number 2: Don't make things bigger than they are. We can often make problems seem much bigger than they really are. That's because our minds like to focus and exaggerate worries and problems that aren't actually that big of a deal. How many times have you thought something was a huge problem, but a day, week, or month later you didn't even think about it anymore? Probably most of the time! So, try to eliminate all the unnecessary worry you put yourself through.

第二，不要小題大做。很多問題可能并不嚴重，但是我們卻把自己搞得很緊張。這是因為我們總是糾結(jié)一些小問題，高估了它們的嚴重性。你以為天都要塌下來了，但是，一天，一周，或者一個月之后，你甚至都記不起這件事了，這樣的情況發(fā)生過幾次？可能總是如此！所以，請你試著放下那些不必要的擔憂。

 

Number 3: Face your fears. We all have fears. But, in order to grow, we need to face our fears more often. Remember that most of your fears are only a product of your mind! When you realize this, doing things you find intimidating and scary will actually become a lot easier.

第三，面對你的恐懼。我們都有恐懼，但是，為了成長，我們必須更加積極地面對恐懼。記住，你大部分的恐懼，只不過是因為你在胡思亂想而已！當你意識到這一點，那些令你害怕的很恐怖的事，就會簡單多了。

 

Number 4: Believe in yourself and don't give up. We set goals. However, we often give up easily when we don't get the desired results fast enough. But, the secret to success is to take small but steady steps toward big changes! Our goals are there to help us achieve and grow in the process. Try to set yourself small, attainable goals and that will help you move toward your dreams. Believe in yourself, and know that you are on the right path, no matter how long it will take.

第四，相信自己，不要放棄。我們有自己的目標，然而，當我們發(fā)現(xiàn)自己想要的結(jié)果總是姍姍來遲時，我們就會輕易放棄。但是，成功的秘訣在于朝著目標穩(wěn)步前進。在奮斗的過程中，我們的目標幫助我們?nèi)〉眠M步。請試著定下一些小的、可以實現(xiàn)的目標，它們能夠幫你走向夢想。相信自己，要知道，無論要走多久，你走的路都是對的。

 

Number 5: Comfort will rob your life of joy and excitement. We seek comfort as a means to an end. We take the cushy job, because we don't want to struggle with finances or look for a more challenging career. The tendency of accepting the comfort of the sure things in life, and giving up the uncertainty of adventure and passion, often leads to the decay of our passions and dreams. Learn to push through your comfort zone, and find the life you really want to live.

第五，安逸，會讓你的生活沒有樂趣和激情。我們追求安逸，混混日子。我們選擇輕松的工作，因為我們不想面對經(jīng)濟上的掙扎，也不想選擇更有挑戰(zhàn)性的事業(yè)。穩(wěn)定的事情會帶來安逸，而如果我們接受安逸，避免冒險所帶來的不確定性，這會磨滅我們的激情和夢想。學會走出舒適區(qū)，找到你真正想過的生活。

 

Number 6: Consistency is more important than hard work. Now, don't get me wrong, hard work IS important. But we won't accomplish much by working hard for a short time, becoming exhausted and then giving up. To achieve something great, we need to work at it consistently. This means that you need to pace yourself! Work as hard as you're able to sustain, but not so hard that you burn out.

第六，堅持比努力重要。好了，不要誤會，努力確實很重要，但是如果我們?nèi)齑螋~兩天曬網(wǎng)，逐漸厭煩，最終放棄，那么我們并不會有什么成就。要想成大事，就要持續(xù)不斷地努力。這意味著你需要找到自己的節(jié)奏，要把握好努力的程度，讓自己能堅持下去，不要用力過猛而讓自己筋疲力盡。

 

Number 7: Stop assuming what other people are thinking. We often worry about what others are thinking about us. Whether they are judging us for something we've said, or something we've done. But the truth is, everyone around us is dealing with their own problems, worries, and insecurities. So, stop caring and assuming what others are thinking about you! Chances are, they aren't paying as much attention to you as you may think.

第七，不要猜測別人在想什么。我們總是擔心別人對我們有什么看法，對于我們說的話、我們做的事，他們是不是有什么想法。但是，事實上，我們身邊的每個人都在對付他們自己的問題、憂慮、不安。所以，不要在意那么多了，不要猜測別人對你有什么看法了！很有可能，他們對你的關(guān)注，并沒有你想象中的那么多。

 

Number 8: Help others. One of the greatest joys of life is giving back to others and helping people you care about. Even helping strangers can create feelings of happiness and accomplishment. Most people on their deathbeds will regret not giving more to the people in their life. Don't be one of those people. Make more effort to give back and make a difference in other people's lives.

第八，幫助別人。最大的快樂之一，就是回報和幫助那些你在乎的人。就算是幫助陌生人，我們也會很快樂，獲得成就感。到了彌留之際，多數(shù)人會后悔當初沒能付出得更多一些。請別做這樣的人，努力回報他人，讓他人的生活因你而不同。

 

Number 9: You will regret the things you didn't do. We end up regretting the things we didn't do far more than the things we did that were considered wrong. Whether it's a crush you didn't kiss, the trip you didn't take, or the project you kept putting off. If you get the chance to do something, just do it! Because you may never get the chance again.

第九，你會因為自己沒做過的事而后悔。比起那些我們做錯的事而言，那些我們沒做的事會更令我們后悔，無論是沒說出口的心動，一場未能實現(xiàn)的旅行，還是一個你不斷推遲的計劃。如果你有機會去做一件事，那就去做吧！因為可能你再也沒有第二次機會了。

 

Number 10: Don't take things and people for granted. People, things, and places we hold most dear to our hearts, we often take for granted because we have them so readily accessible in our lives. But it shouldn't take a traumatic event to start valuing their importance. Remind yourself frequently of the things you may be taking for granted each day, because you never know when you might lose them.

第十，不要把生命中的人和事視為理所當然。我們總是以為，生命中的人，事，我們自己最珍惜的地方，都是理所應(yīng)當存在的，因為它們永遠不會離開我們。但是，不要失去了，心痛了，才意識到，你應(yīng)該珍惜它們。要經(jīng)常提醒自己，要珍惜那些我們認為是理所應(yīng)當?shù)氖拢驗槟阌肋h不知道自己什么時候會失去它們。

 

Number 11: Be present in the here and now. We spend so much time dwelling on the past, or planning for the future, that we forget to experience the present moment. But the past has gone and the future hasn't come yet. The present moment is all we have. So, stop and look around you! See what is happening right now, and be mindful of where you are in this moment. By doing this, you will start to appreciate all that you have in your life right now.

第十一，活在當下。我們總是浪費太多時間來懷念過去，或者規(guī)劃未來，但是卻忘了認真體會當下的每個瞬間。然而，過去已過去，未來還未來，我們擁有的就是當下。所以，停下來，看看自己的周圍，看一下現(xiàn)在正在發(fā)生什么，留意自己現(xiàn)在的處境。這樣做，你就會開始珍惜自己現(xiàn)在擁有的全部。

 

Number 12: Appreciate everything in your life. One of the most important life lessons is appreciation. The more we appreciate the things in our life including people, experiences, lessons, and even our possessions, the more we'll be able to live in the present moment. So, be thankful for all that makes your life good, because gratitude and appreciation is the key to happiness.

第十二，對生命中的所有事物心懷感恩。最重要的人生道理之一，就是感恩。我們越是感激生命中的事，比如身邊的人，我們的經(jīng)歷，學過的課程，甚至是我們的財產(chǎn)，我們就越能夠?qū)Ｗ斚隆Ｋ?，請感激所有讓你的生命更美好的東西，因為感恩和感激是幸福的關(guān)鍵所在。

 

What are some of the life lessons you've learned over the years? And how have they impacted you or the way you live?

這些年來，你還學會了那些人生道理？它們對你的生活方式產(chǎn)生了什么樣的影響？