Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. ★ People can forget about their problems when they have these activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

President Xi sent a message on September 29, 2019 to the Chinese women's volleyball team, after they won the World Cup. The Chinese team has successfully defended (卫冕) its World Cup crown with 11 straight victories, winning great honors for the country and the Chinese people, said Xi. The players didn't fear any competitors and fought hard with both style and skills, showing great teamwork and a hardworking spirit.

Back in 1976, Yuan Weimin served as the coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Under his guidance, in 1979, China won the Asian women's volleyball championship. During the 1980s, the Chinese team achieved five straight championships in the world, especially in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. That was the first time in Chinese history. At that time, China was having a hard period in its own development. The achievements those Chinese volleyball players had made and their spirit were quite an encouragement for Chinese people to work hard and get out of the darkness.

Chen Zhonghe was the chief coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team at the beginning of the 21st century. August 28th 2004 was an unforgettable day for all the Chinese volleyball fans and even almost all the Chinese. When the whole world thought that China was going to be defeated (击败) as Russia took the big lead first, Chinese athletes kept good mental states and in the end unbelievably won the Olympic gold medal. The Chinese team impressed the Chinese and the world with that match, inside of which was the strong spirit of the team.

In 2013, Lang Ping, worked as the chief coach again after 10 years. In the next 3 years, China step by step got back to the world women's volleyball stage. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the Chinese team gained back its Olympic gold medal again after 12 years. "Never give up, especially in adversity (逆境). I think that's what the spirit of Chinese women's volleyball means," Lang said in Rio 2016.

Over the past forty years, our Chinese women's volleyball players have overcome difficulties. And the spirit they showed has been considered as "the fighting spirit of Chinese women's volleyball team and praised by the whole country.