An engaging read that explains the science of how habits work — and how we can change them.
About 40% of the actions we perform in a day are habits — so we’re on autopilot almost half our life. Identifying what triggers your habits is key. Assigning new habits to established triggers is how you change a bad habit into a good one. Friends can be a major part of whether you’re able to change for the better.
我们一天之内40%的行为都是习惯,因此我们的生活接近一半是“自动驾驶”状态。找出是什么决定了你的习惯是关键所在。如果根据这些决定因素去管理你的习惯,你就能把坏习惯改成好习惯。朋友或许是一个决定你是否能够将自己改变得更好的主要因素。
4) The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study
4.《长寿计划》
They studied over 1000 people for the duration of their lives – from childhood until old age — giving them regular physical and psychological tests and tracking the results.
这本书研究了1000个人一辈子的生活,从孩童时代到老年。定期给他们进行身体和心理健康检查,并且纪录结果。
What they discovered confirmed some things we all believe about what it takes to live a good, long life — and more interestingly they found out where our common beliefs are wrong.
他们的发现确定了一些我们关于如何活得更长、更好的共识。更有趣的是,他们发现了一些我们传统观点错误的地方。
There’s a lot of overlap between what makes us happy and what promotes a long life. Stress isn’t all bad. The good do not die young. Women don’t live longer than men because of biology. Relationships are more important than exercise if you want to live a long life.
那些令我们开心的事儿和那些确保我们长寿的事儿之间有不少重叠之处。压力并不全是坏的,好人不会短命,女人并不比男人活得更久,如果你想活得长命的话人际关系比锻炼更重要。
5) The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
5.《快乐竞争力》
A Harvard researcher’s very practical book on how to be happier and how happiness can improve your life.
这是一本哈佛研究者写的关于如何变得更快乐以及快乐如何能改善你的生活的非常实用的书。
Happiness increases productivity and makes you more successful. The 20 second rule can make you a much better person. There are a lot of simple little things that can make you much happier.
快乐提高了工作效率,并且使你变得更成功。20秒规则会帮助你成为一个更好的人。有很多小事儿能使你快乐起来。
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