你好2014：8招让新的一年充满正能量

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It's impossible to go an entire year without navigating through some challenges -- but despite any setbacks, many are approaching 2014 with an optimistic outlookIs 2014 going to be the year of positivity?
要想一整年都不经历些风波险阻是不可能的。但是不管经历过什么挫折，许多人正信心满满地期待着2014年。2014年会是充满正能量的一年吗？
Below find eight ways to practice more positivity in 2014. Then tell us in the comments, what are some positive habits you're planning to adopt in the new year?
下面是我们找到的可以让2014年变得更加积极向上的8条途径。看完后在评论里告诉我们，你在新的一年里打算培养哪些积极向上的习惯？

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1. Go outside.
到户外去。

Research proves that going outside helps reduce stress, increases your levels of serotonin and elevates your mood.
研究表明到户外去可以帮助减轻压力、增加血清素分泌以及改善心情。

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2. Log some time with your nephews (or nieces, siblings or neighbor's kids).
和你的侄子（或者侄女、兄弟姐妹或者邻居家的小孩子）一起分享一些时光。
Little kids can have the best outlooks on life.
小孩子对生活有最好的视角。

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3. Meditate.
冥想。
Plenty of research shows that meditation can help promote positivity and happiness. Bonus: It can even lower your blood pressure.

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4. Play with your pet.
和你的宠物玩耍。

Pet ownership has been proven to boost happiness and banish stress.

研究证明，养宠物可以增加幸福感以及驱走压力。

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5. Unplug every once in a while.
偶尔“断电”。

Facebook, texting, Twitter, Snap Chat... we're bombarded with information daily -- and not all of it is good. Studies have shown that spending time on social media can actually make us feel lonely and bad about ourselves. Turn off that computer and let yourself be happy.
脸书、短信、推特、“阅后即焚” 照片应用……我们每天都被信息轰炸着——不是所有信息都是有益的。研究表明：我们在社交媒体上花时间，其实会让我们感觉孤独而且自怜自哀。把电脑关掉，让自己快乐。

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6. Say thank you.
表达感谢。
Gratitude can help you focus on the positive aspects in your life. Send a thank you note to someone you care about, just because. You'll feel happier for it.
感恩能让你关注生活里积极的方面。向某个你关心的人送一张感谢卡，没有什么特别的原因。你会为此而更加快乐。

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7. Read more books.
读更多的书。
Aside from their unconventional health benefits, good books can put your mind in another place -- perhaps, even, a positive place.
除了它们对健康不同寻常的益处之外，好的书籍能把你的思维带到别的地方——甚至，也许是更积极的地方。

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8. Dance (or sing) it out.
尽情地跳舞（或者唱歌）。

Ever notice how when you're grooving to your favorite tune or screaming lyrics as you drive down the road, your mood elevates? Turns out that's no coincidence. Studies have shown that singing and dancing can be an instant, positive mood booster.
注意到过吗？当你随着最爱的歌曲尽情摇摆或者是在开车下坡时大声唱歌时，心情大幅度提升了。这其实不是巧合。研究表明唱歌跳舞能快速让心情变好。

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