雙語美文：我們怎樣抓住機會

　　摘要:所謂機會，就是你想在人生各個領域都有最佳表現。無論是人際關系、職業(yè)發(fā)展、經濟情況、心理狀況還是精神狀態(tài)，你都希望能夠好好表現，來享受你所追逐的樂趣和安寧。這樣的渴望是值得表揚的，也是非常有可能的，前提是你得知道如何讓自己有最佳表現。

　　Chances are you want to develop peak performance in each area of your life. Whether it’s relationally, career-wise, financially, mentally, or spiritually, you want to maximize your performance so that you will experience the joy and peace that you’re after. Such a desire is commendable and certainly possible when you understand how to achieve peak performance.

　　Here are 6 easy tips to have peak performance in every area of your life:

　　所謂機會，就是你想在人生各個領域都有最佳表現。無論是人際關系、職業(yè)發(fā)展、經濟情況、心理狀況還是精神狀態(tài)，你都希望能夠好好表現，來享受你所追逐的樂趣和安寧。這樣的渴望是值得表揚的，也是非常有可能的，前提是你得知道如何讓自己有最佳表現。

　　下面是六個幫你好好表現的小貼士，涉及到生活的方方面面：

　　1. Prepare for pressure

　　準備好抗壓

　　When you prepare for the pressures of life, you tend to handle the stresses associated with what comes your way much better. Think of an athlete that is competing in the Olympics. He may feel the pressure to perform, but he doesn’t let it affect his performance because he is well-prepared for competition.

　　當你準備好迎接生活的壓力，就可以更好地處理方方面面的事宜和問題啦。想想那些參加奧運會的運動員，他也許會擔心表現不好，但因早已為比賽進行充分的準備，他不會讓這種壓力影響自己的表現。

　　In the same way you can prepare for the stresses of life by training your mind, body, and spirit consistently via personal and spiritual development and physical exercise. Make a decision and commit to it whether you feel like it or not.

　　同樣地，你可以通過個人和精神發(fā)展及健身等，為生活中的壓力做好心理、身體和精神等各方面準備。不管你是否想做，做好決定就去付諸于實踐。

　　2. Focus on the present

　　關注當下

　　Yes, the future is important, but the present is more important. In order to be at your best, learn how to focus on your present circumstances. Dwelling on the past is not helpful, though it is always good to learn lessons from it. Dwelling on the future won’t truly serve you well either, especially if you are worrying about it.

　　是的，未來很重要，但當下更重要。要想讓自己處于最佳狀態(tài)，就學著關注自己的現況吧。一味沉湎于過去毫無幫助，不如從中學習一些經驗。一味憧憬未來也并不實際，尤其是對未來過度的擔憂。

　　What about today? If you can focus on the present and do your best today in all areas of your life, you’re bound to perform at your peak.

　　那么現在呢?如果你能關注現在，今天努力做好生活的方方面面，你就能最佳表現啦。

　　3. Negate the negative

　　拒絕消極

　　You’re bound to face negative thoughts and emotions, but you do not have to allow them to control you. Take some time to monitor your thought-life and see if you primarily think positive or negative thoughts. Then pay attention daily and when a negative thought arises, change it into a positive one.

　　你總是不可避免的要去面對消極的想法和情緒，但是你不要被這些消極因素掌控?；ㄐr間來重整你的生活思維，看看哪些是積極哪些是消極的想法。然后每天關注一下，一旦消極想法滋生，趕緊轉換思維方式積極起來。

　　4. Envision the best

　　想象最好的一面

　　Visualization is a powerful tool that will help you peak your performance in any area of your life. For example, if you want to be the best in your career, visualize yourself experiencing success often from promotions to favor to a jump in salary.

　　視覺化想象是最有力的武器，能幫助你在生活各種領域都有巔峰狀態(tài)。比如，如果你想在事業(yè)中取得進展，不如經常想象自己升職或者是漲薪吧。

　　As you envision yourself operating at your best, you gain momentum going forward andbecome more apt to take the actions necessary to manifest your best life.

　　當你幻想自己做到最好的時候，你就有了向前進步的動力，也會更有目的性的采取行動實現最美好生活。

　　5. Stay out of your comfort zone

　　遠離自己的舒適區(qū)

　　Comfort zones keep you safe and tend to stunt your personal growth. It’s alright to be in your comfort zone at times, but be sure to step out once in a while. Even if you feel a bit anxious, allow courage to rise and propel you forward. Start something brand new that you’ve been putting off.

　　舒適區(qū)會讓你一直處于安全感之下，限制自己的個人發(fā)展。偶爾處于舒適區(qū)當然沒有問題，但是別忘了時不時走出來。哪怕你覺得有點焦慮，這也能激發(fā)勇氣促使你向前進。做一件你一直拖延不敢嘗試的新事物吧!

　　6. Be action-oriented

　　以行動為導向

　　Plenty of people have goals in their mind or even written down, but they do not accomplish them because they do not take consistent action towards them. You must be action oriented in order to execute peak performance. Create an action plan for each goal that you desire and commit to taking those actions.

　　很多人都有自己的目標，甚至還會寫下來。但他們都沒能堅持付出而無法達成目標。你必須要以行動為導向，來達到最佳表現。給每個想完成的目標制定一個執(zhí)行方案，承諾一定會采取行動。

　　Don’t let unfinished tasks wear you down, but close the loop on them. Get them done! You’ll soon find that when you follow through with these steps one by one, you make serious headway and before you know it, you’ve achieved your success.

　　也不要被那些未能完成的任務打倒，但也別輕易放棄，要把他們都做好!你很快會發(fā)現當你一步一步地完成，你認真地努力前進著，其實已經是一種成功了。