保持积极态度的五个窍门

 　　Many times, we find it very amusing to see people who can keep a smile on their face all the time. It’s kind of annoying isn’t it? That’s because we’re not aware of the advantages of having a positive attitude all the time. Let’s unravel¹ some top tips on how to have a positive attitude and see how that can change our lives.

　　1. Think of the good times you are going to have

　　We urge you to try this tip for having a positive attitude all the time. It really works, friends! If you’re stuck in a terrible situation or a negative phase of your life, all you have to do is think of the good times that are going to come after your bad phase gets over. Anticipate for the best and you will get the best.

　　2. Have a positive attitude all the time by thinking of how you can help others

　　This is one quality of humankind which is universal. We always feel good when we help others in some way, right? There’s an innate² sense of accomplishment³, satisfaction and positivity associated with giving and helping⁴. Have a positive attitude all the time by doing a good deed a day and helping others with your strengths.

　　3. Look at people who are lesser⁵ privileged than you

　　If you’re the type to be whining⁶, complaining and groaning⁷ about the things you don’t have, we must say that you need a reality check. Also, being unsatisfied will be a big hindrance⁸ in helping you to have a positive attitude all the time. Look around you and see other people who don’t have enough resources like you do. Being grateful for what you have can help you have a positive attitude all the time.

　　4. Forget the regrets of your past

　　Are you in a depressed⁹ and sullen¹⁰ mood all the time because you are carrying the burden of a troubled past with you? Then allow us to make you realize friends, that every moment you spend thinking of a dark past will fill you with negativity. You will lose one bright moment of your present and the future by doing so. Letting go of your past is the only way you can have a positive attitude all the time.

　　5. Keep fit and healthy all year round

　　Assuming you keep abreast¹¹ with beauty, health or lifestyle magazines, we’re pretty sure you know the importance of good health by now. Keeping fit and ailment¹² free is a critical tip in having a positive attitude all the time. You might have all the money, success and the luxury in the world, but you won’t be able to enjoy anything if you don’t have good health.

1 unravel   

v.弄清楚（秘密）；拆开，解开，松开

参考例句：

• He was good with his hands and could unravel a knot or untangle yarn that others wouldn't even attempt.他的手很灵巧，其他人甚至都不敢尝试的一些难解的绳结或缠在一起的纱线，他都能解开。
• This is the attitude that led him to unravel a mystery that long puzzled Chinese historians.正是这种态度使他解决了长期以来使中国历史学家们大惑不解的谜。

2 innate   

adj.天生的，固有的，天赋的

参考例句：

• You obviously have an innate talent for music.你显然有天生的音乐才能。
• Correct ideas are not innate in the mind.人的正确思想不是自己头脑中固有的。

3 accomplishment   

n.完成，成就，（pl.）造诣，技能

参考例句：

• The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
• Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。

4 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

5 lesser   

adj.次要的，较小的；adv.较小地，较少地

参考例句：

• Kept some of the lesser players out.不让那些次要的球员参加联赛。
• She has also been affected,but to a lesser degree.她也受到波及，但程度较轻。

6 whining   

n. 抱怨，牢骚 v. 哭诉，发牢骚

参考例句：

• That's the way with you whining, puny, pitiful players. 你们这种又爱哭、又软弱、又可怜的赌棍就是这样。
• The dog sat outside the door whining (to be let in). 那条狗坐在门外狺狺叫着（要进来）。

7 groaning   

adj. 呜咽的, 呻吟的 动词groan的现在分词形式

参考例句：

• She's always groaning on about how much she has to do. 她总抱怨自己干很多活儿。
• The wounded man lay there groaning, with no one to help him. 受伤者躺在那里呻吟着，无人救助。

8 hindrance   

n.妨碍，障碍

参考例句：

• Now they can construct tunnel systems without hindrance.现在他们可以顺利地建造隧道系统了。
• The heavy baggage was a great hindrance to me.那件行李成了我的大累赘。

9 depressed   

adj.沮丧的，抑郁的，不景气的，萧条的

参考例句：

• When he was depressed,he felt utterly divorced from reality.他心情沮丧时就感到完全脱离了现实。
• His mother was depressed by the sad news.这个坏消息使他的母亲意志消沉。

10 sullen   

adj.愠怒的，闷闷不乐的，(天气等)阴沉的

参考例句：

• He looked up at the sullen sky.他抬头看了一眼阴沉的天空。
• Susan was sullen in the morning because she hadn't slept well.苏珊今天早上郁闷不乐，因为昨晚没睡好。

11 abreast   

adv.并排地；跟上(时代)的步伐，与…并进地

参考例句：

• She kept abreast with the flood of communications that had poured in.她及时回复如雪片般飞来的大批信件。
• We can't keep abreast of the developing situation unless we study harder.我们如果不加强学习，就会跟不上形势。

12 ailment   

n.疾病，小病

参考例句：

• I don't have even the slightest ailment.我什么毛病也没有。
• He got timely treatment for his ailment.他的病得到了及时治疗。