One of the more pervasive(普遍的) and destructive mental tendencies I've seen is that of focusing on what we want instead of what we have. It doesn't seem to make my difference how much we have, we just keep expanding our list of desires, which guarantees we will remain dissatisfied. The mind-set that says "I'll be happy" when this desire is fulfilled is the same mind-set that will repeat itself once that desire is met.
We want this or that. If we don't get what we want, we keep thinking
Luckily, there is a way to be happy. It involves changing the emphasis of our thinking from what we want to what we have. Rather than wishing you were able to take a vacation to Hawaii, think of how much fun you have had close to home. The list of possibilities is endless! Each time you notice yourself falling into the "I wish life were different" trap, back off and start over. Take a breath and remember all that you have to be grateful. When you focus not on what you want, but on what you have, you end up getting more of what you want anyway. If you focus on the good qualities of your spouse, she'll be more loving. If you are grateful for your job rather than complaining
Make a note of yourself to start thinking more
相关单词:pervasive
pervasive解释:adj.普遍的;遍布的,(到处)弥漫的;渗透性的
pervasive例句:
It is the most pervasive compound on earth.它是地球上最普遍的化合物。
The adverse health effects of car exhaust are pervasive and difficult to measure.汽车尾气对人类健康所构成的有害影响是普遍的,并且难以估算。
相关单词:destructive
destructive解释:adj.破坏(性)的,毁灭(性)的
destructive例句:
In the end,it will be destructive of our whole society.它最终会毁灭我们整个社会。
It is the most destructive storm in 20 years.这是20年来破坏性最大的一次风暴。
相关单词:yearning
yearning解释:a.渴望的;向往的;怀念的
yearning例句:
a yearning for a quiet life 对宁静生活的向往
He felt a great yearning after his old job. 他对过去的工作有一种强烈的渴想。
相关单词:spouse
spouse解释:n.配偶(指夫或妻)
spouse例句:
Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么?
相关单词:productive
productive解释:adj.能生产的,有生产价值的,多产的
productive例句:
We had a productive meeting that solved some problems.我们开了一个富有成效的会议,解决了一些问题。
Science and technology are part of the productive forces.科学技术是生产力。
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