"Happiness is a habit – cultivate it." ~ Elbert Hubbard

    Happiness is one aspiration all people share. No one wants to be sad and depressed.

    We've all seen people who are always happy – even amidst agonizing life trials. I'm not saying happy people don't feel grief, sorrow or sadness; they just don't let it overtake their life. The following are 21 things happy people make a habit of doing:

    1. Appreciate Life

    Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don't take anything for granted. Don't sweat the small stuff.

    感恩生活

    每天清晨都为自己仍然可以拥有一个鲜活的生命而快乐，保持一颗童心来观察身边的世界。注意观察生活的美，不要认为一切就应该如此，也不要为一些小事动怒。

    2. Choose Friends Wisely

    Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.

    广交好友

    让你的身边充满快乐积极生活的朋友，这样的朋友可以激励你更好地生活。

    3. Be Considerate

    Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into contact with.

    宽容

    设身处地为他人着想，试着接受别人的异同点。尊敬他们，用心去交流。

    4. Learn Continuously

    Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.

    活到老，学到老

    关注与自己行业和兴趣相关的最新知识，扩展自己的兴趣。

    5. Creative Problem Solving

    Don't wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don't let the set backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it's almost always right.

    积极面对问题

    当挑战来临时，不要忙着自怜，而是想着怎样去解决。不要被挫折打垮，把每一个挫折当作一个机会，好好利用。

    6. Do What They Love

    Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there's so many unhappy people running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn't worth it. Make time to enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.