One night several years ago, after filling up my car at a gas station and pulling away, I notice a strange sound behind me in I traffic. It sounded to me like someone was dragging a bumper (保险杆) , so I started looking for the car to alert the driver. But no matter how fast or slow I moved, or where I turned, I couldn’t locate the car.
At this point I noticed people on the sidewalk pointing and laughing at me. I stopped and found the gas hose (软管) still attached to my car. I immediately pull out the hose and drove back to the gas station, where I was educated on the economics of breaking a gas pump (泵) .
My memory of that night is odd because I was judging the behavior of another person, who then turned out to be me. Philosophers might say that in these rare minutes, my “I-self” (the seer of things around me) and “me-self” (the one seen) were mentally separated.
This kind of separation is unnatural. Making it your permanent state of mind would be difficult and perhaps even undesirable. Each of us can, however, purposely change the balance of time we spend as observers and as the object of observation—even without doing something as ridiculous as I did. And working to observe more than you think about being observed can be an excellent way to get happier.
We think constantly about how other see us; we look in every mirror; we check our mentions on social media; we obsess over our identity. This brings trouble. Research has shown, for example, that focusing on the world outside yourself is linked to happiness, while focusing on yourself and how others see you can lead to your moods going up and down like a yo-yo. The good news is that you can certainly increasing your happiness by adopting conscious practices that help lower the mount of time you spend in an objectified state.
【小题1】What happened to the author that night?A.He was probably fined. | B.He damaged the bumper. |
C.He got trapped in traffic. | D.He knocked into the sidewalk. |
A.The hose. | B.The people. | C.The author. | D.The pump. |
A.Separate yourselves from the outside. | B.Spend more time being an observer. |
C.Avoid being an object of observation. | D.Work bard to increase happiness. |
A.How to be aware of happiness. | B.How to spend our spare time. |
C.How to reduce the state of “me-self”. | D.How to adjust our moods. |
Just being human means having things to do every day.
●Make a to-do list
It doesn't matter if you get it all done. Writing down what you have to do is actually helpful. Since we can only hold about four things in our mind at once, writing them down makes sure we' re not wasting time trying to remember what we have to do. Writing them down relaxes us.
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These kinds of small vacations actually make us more productive and focused for longer periods. Also, don't be like the more than half of Americans who don't use all of their paid vacation! Vacations make you a happier, more productive worker. Get out of here.
●Do it now if it takes less than two minutes
●Complete with a “done” list
Whether you keep a to-do list or not, seriously consider a “done” list. At the end of the day, sit down and write out all you managed to accomplish.
A.Take breaks |
B.Do the worst first |
C.Here are some ways to calmly shorten that list |
D.Those can be listed from a handful of things to dozens |
E.This helps give us a sense of satisfaction about our day |
F.Keep that list short by never even letting certain items on |
G.This allows us to plan our day and move on with greater confidence |
One of the most effective skills you can have in life is powerful and effective time management.
Set goals the right way.
Find a good time management system.
One of the tips for managing your time is to find the right system to actually do it. The quadrant(象限)time-management system is probably the most effective.
Take frequent breaks when working.
One study suggests that you should work for 52 minutes and break for 17 minutes. You might not have enough time to do that. But you should take frequent breaks. If you’re a boss working for yourself, this is vital. It’s easy to run out of energy and not even know it.
Make to-do lists in the evening for the next day.
Every single evening before bed, make a list for the next day. Look at your goals and see what you can do to help move you closer.
A.This doesn’t happen overnight. |
B.There’s a right or wrong way to set goals. |
C.Use your time wisely by abandoning your bad habits. |
D.You cannot reach your goals without managing your time well. |
E.Find a good friend who can help you solve the problem of time management. |
F.It divides your activities into four quadrants based on urgency and importance. |
G.Keep your mental, emotional and physical states at peak levels by breaking frequently. |
It doesn’t take a lot to make someone feel special. However, it not only makes you happy but also helps you win their friendship! So take a step forward and do something for them to make them feel special.
Praise them.
Smile. A warm smile can take away a thousand sorrows, and a loving hug can mend every broken heart. Give someone you care about a hug when they are having a bad day.
Surprise them. Remembering dates that are important to someone shows them that you care about them.
Make time. The best gift that you could give someone is your time.
A.Make someone feel included. |
B.Do something that they love. |
C.This will make them feel warm inside. |
D.It is necessary to often hang out with someone. |
E.We promise you that it will be well appreciated. |
F.If there is something you appreciate about them, say it to them. |
G.Whether you throw a party or get them something, it really doesn’t matter! |
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