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2016年从一些笔记中摘录的鸡汤，刚到北京，明天开工，希望能对新年有期许的你我都有帮助。

Happiness all starts within you. You can’t search for happiness from the outside world. If you want to be happy, you need to ask yourself these 10 questions every morning.

快乐源于自身。你无法从外部世界寻求快乐。如果你想快乐，每天早上都要问自己这9个问题。

1.How can I live in alignment with my values and beliefs in life today?

1、今天，我是如何遵循自己的价值观和信仰生活的？

Living in alignment with your deepest values and beliefs will ultimately make you happy. Human beings are most happy when they are living their life with how they imagine their life being. Imagine what your life will consist of if you live in alignment with your values and beliefs. Will you be a happier individual? It’s about taking action with what you believe in and making the commitment every single day of living out your values.

能够遵循你最深层次的价值观和信仰生活最终会使你感到快乐。当人们过着想象中的生活，他们是最快乐的。如果你能遵照个人的价值观和信仰生活着，那么请想象你的生活是由什么构成的。你会成为更加快乐的个体么？依循你所信仰的采取行动，并且承诺每天都活出你自己的价值。

2.What can I do today to fulfill my human needs?

2、为了满足需求，今天我应该做些什么？

There are 6 human needs that we experience. Take a moment every morning and be clear with what you human needs are. These human needs are what matter to you the most. I know that for me personally, love and contribution are my two highest human needs. I live each and every day in alignment with these two human needs and let me tell you, I am very happy in my life. Reflect and be clear with what your human needs are.

我们会体验到六种人的需求。每天早上花点时间，弄清楚你到底需要什么？这些人性需求对于你来说最重要。我知道，对于我来讲，爱和贡献是我最高级的个人需求。每一天，我都按照这两种需要而生活，我来告诉你:我的生活是很开心的。思考并且明确什么才是你的需要。

3.Why do I go to work every day?

3、我为什么每天工作？

Do you know why you go to work every single day? Does it seem like you are constantly stuck in it? In order for you to be happy, you need to know why you do what you do. What is the reason for you to wake up in the mornings and go to work? You must experience a passion behind your actions. Without passion, it’s easy to get stuck in a boring and dull routine. Reach deep within yourself and be clear with why you go to work.

知道你为什么每天都必须去工作吗？这看起来像你一直会陷入这样的困境？为了过得快乐，你需要知道你为什么要做现在正在做的事情。什么原因促使你早晨醒来就去上班？在行动之后，你必须体味到激情。没有激情的话，你很容易陷入无聊枯燥的日程中。深入认识自己，了解清楚你为什么要去工作。

4.Am I experiencing happiness from within?

4、我能从自身感受到快乐吗？

A lot of us fall into the trap of finding happiness from the outside world. Whether it be materialistic possessions or from other people, we must take the time to ask our self this question. Where is happiness coming from in your life?

很多人陷入从外部世界寻找快乐的陷阱。无论是物质财产还是个人，我们必须花时间问自己这个问题。生命中的快乐到底从何而来？

It’s important for you to experience happiness from within because you will be constant even when stress and frustration come your way. You will have a solid internal foundation from within. No matter what you experience in life, you know that you will be okay. When happiness is rooted from within you, you are more likely to bounce back from stressful situations.

内心感受快乐对你而言非常重要，因为即使压力和挫折接踵而至，你也会持续感到快乐。你将有一个坚实的内部基础。不论你在生活中经历了什么，你知道一切都会好起来。如果快乐植根于自身，你更有可能会从压力中恢复过来。

5.How can I love my spouse more today?

5、今天我如何更爱自己的伴侣？

This question is always used in my marriage. My husband and I wake up in the mornings and ask ourselves this question. It’s easy for couples to get stuck in a “strange circle,” where they forget about doing the little things that express love to their partner. Ask yourself this question every morning and make the time to express love to your partner. This will definitely help rekindle your relationship!

在我的婚姻生活中我经常问自己这个问题。我和丈夫早上醒来后会问自己这个问题。夫妻很容易陷入怪圈，他们忘记为对方做些细小的事情来表达爱意。每天早上都要问自己，花点时间向对方表达自己的爱。这肯定会重燃你们之间的关系。

6.What is my legacy?

6、我能为这个世界留下什么？

Take a moment and reflect upon this question. It’s important for you to think long term. What do you want to be remembered by? When you’re able to be clear with your legacy, you are more likely to work towards your legacy.

花点时间想想这个问题。长期反思这个问题对你来说很重要。你想被人们记住什么？当你清楚你想为这个世界留下什么时，你更有可能朝向这个目标努力。

I know that for me personally, I want to be remembered as having a meaningful marriage and helping people live a fulfilling and rewarding life. I live with this legacy every single day. Now it’s your turn. What’s your legacy?

我知道对于自己而言，我想被人记住自己曾拥有一段有意义的婚姻，帮助过人们过上满足而充满意义的生活。我每天都带着这样的愿望活着。现在轮到你了，你会为这个世界留下什么？

7.Am I surrounding myself with positive people?

7、我身边都是积极的人么？

When it comes to your happiness, the people with which you surround yourself will influence you. Who are the types of people you hang around with?

当谈及快乐时，周围的人将会影响你。你都和身边什么样的人一起玩耍？

If you surround yourself with negative people, their negativity will rub off onto you. If you surround yourself with positive people, their energy will rub off onto you. You have the choice of deciding who you’re friends with. If you want to be happy, chose your friends wisely.

如果身边是消极的人，他们的消极情绪会感染你。如果身边都是积极的人，他们的能量同样也会感染你。你有选择朋友的权利。如果你想快乐，那么选择朋友的时候要明智。

8.Where am I now in comparison to where I want to be?

8、我想成为什么样的人，而我现在又是什么样的人？

It’s important for you to always reflect upon where you currently are and where you want to be in life. Being consciously aware that you are working towards your goals will make you happy.

常常思考你现在的处境和将来你想成为什么样的人。有意识地注意自己正向着目标而努力会使你快乐。

Understand that where you are now is only temporarily. You are constantly growing, learning and developing your mind. Take the time to reflect on your life. Where are you now in comparison to where you want to be?

了解你目前的处境只是暂时的。你不断成长，学习，开发大脑思维。花时间思考你的生活。你想成为什么样的人，而你现在又是什么样的人？

Do you know which direction you’re heading? If not, what changes do you need to make in order to be in the direction you want to be in?

你知道自己正朝哪个方向发展？如果不知道，你会做何种改变，朝着你想要的方向发展呢？

9.What makes me happy?

9、什么能使我开心？

This is a very simple question but worth talking about. Take a moment to reflect upon what truly makes you happy. I’m not talking about materialistic possessions or superficial things, like shopping or buying the latest gadget.

这是特别简单的问题，但是很值得拿来讨论。花点时间思考什么能真正让你快乐。我并不是在谈论物质财产或是诸如购物或购买最新的小玩意这种肤浅的东西。

I’m talking about internal happiness. Focus on feeding your inner being. If you’re looking for long term happiness, it all starts from within.

How am I making a difference in this world?

我是说内心的快乐。关注你的内心世界。如果你正在寻求长期的快乐，从让内心世界快乐开始。

We all want to make a difference in this world. Whether it be big or small. Life is about helping others live a better life. Take the time to figure what how you want to make a difference in this world.

我们都想要改变世界，不论这种改变是大是小。生活就是帮助他人过上更好的生活。花些时间想想你将要如何改变世界。

It can be as small as not littering or as big as becoming the president of the United States. You are in control. You have the option of living a passionately happy life or remaining stuck with where you are. You decide.

它可以小到不乱扔垃圾或是大到成为美国的总统。你自己可以控制。你可以选择热情快乐地生活或是困在你现在所处的环境。你自己决定。