11. Find a way to authentically encourage someone in their efforts with a “you can do it!” comment. Believe in them and show it.
11. 為他人所做的努力表示一次真誠的鼓勵。告訴他,"你可以做到的",信任他并且用行動來表達這份信任。
12. Invite someone over (or a group of someones) that you would like to get to know: set a specific time and day for a dinner together. The world could use more socializing. What about you? Take the initiative and make the invitation to a new friendship.
12. 邀請某個你愿意了解的人(或一群人)到家中做客。定一個具體的日子和時刻和他/他們共進晚餐。適度的社交是必要的,你還在等待什么呢?采取主動,發(fā)出邀請,也意味著打開一扇新的友誼之門。
13. Give your spouse a physical sign of affection for 30 seconds in public. Brush your hand softly on her cheek, run your fingers through his hair, give a soft hug, a gentle squeeze of the hand, or a quick kiss. It is good for children to see their parents comfortable with quick displays of affection, and great for strengthening intimacy in marriage. Imagine how closeness might grow in marriages if every couple deliberately showed affection for 30 seconds? Better yet, do it several times a day.
13.在公共場所花30秒對你的伴侶用肢體表達愛意。用手輕輕的摩挲她的面頰,用手指撫弄他的頭發(fā),來一個輕輕的擁抱,溫柔的握緊他的手,或是一個蜻蜓點水的吻。讓孩子們看到父母很自然的迅速表達愛意是有益的。這樣也能加強婚姻的親密感。試想一下如果每一對伴侶都用30秒的時間來有意識的表達愛意,會對婚姻中親密感的增強有多么大的作用。如果能一天做幾次就更好了。
14. Learn 1 new word (preferably from a different language than you already know) or learn a quick and wonderful fact about another culture or country.
14. 學會一個新單詞(最好從一種你不會的語言中學習)或是迅速的了解與另外一種文化或國家有關(guān)的一件神奇的事情。
15. Write a check for 10% of your monthly income and place it in the mailbox. Send it to your church, a charity, or a worthy cause, but give it away.
15. 寫下一張面值為你月薪10%的支票。然后放進郵箱,寄給你所在地區(qū)的教堂,捐給慈善機構(gòu),或是為其它有價值的事業(yè)。總之,捐獻出去。
16. Pray every morning for 30 seconds to conquer your fear and courageously face all your opportunities, keep your mind open in setting goals and keep your attitude positive. Quickly judge your plan for the day against your priorities (be sure your choices fit with your focus- remember in business and for your family, time is one of your most valuable assets). After the 30 seconds, you may be inspired to make a change.
16. 每天早晨祈禱30秒,以克服恐懼,或是獲得勇氣去面對你的所有機會。在樹立目標的時候保持心胸開闊,態(tài)度要積極。以優(yōu)先級標準迅速的判斷你當天的計劃(須保證你的選擇與你的重點相符-記住無論在職場還是家中,時間都是你最寶貴的資產(chǎn)). 30秒之后,你也許已經(jīng)獲得激勵去做一些改變。
17. Ask someone “how are you doing?” and then be ready to truly listen.
17.問候一個人"你最近怎樣",然后真誠的聆聽。
18. Put $20 in an envelope (or $50 or $100), write “from anonymous”, and secretly (and quickly, to fit in 30 seconds) leave it with someone you know could use it. Doing good deeds without public recognition feels great.. Try it and see!
18.將20美元(50美元或100美元也行)放在一個信封里,寫上"來自無名氏"。然后悄悄地(當然,也要迅速地,以保持30秒的紀錄)放在你知道需要它的人那里。私下里做一些善意的小事感覺很棒!不信可以試試看。
19. Do something quick for the environment: refuse food in styrofoam, tear apart those plastic things that go around cans and choke birds, or help an animal in distress break free, etc.
19. 迅速的做一些對環(huán)境有保護的事情:拒絕裝在聚乙烯泡沫盒里的食物,撕開罐頭外圍的塑料包裝,或是幫助一只被困的小動物重獲自由等等。
20. Choose a great breakfast (your best energy starts with a 30 second decision). Choose to eat no sugar and foods low in starch. Eat more protein and fruit. Start your day right to be more productive.
20. 選擇吃一頓精致的早餐。(只需要30秒作出的決定可以讓你一整天都充滿活力). 不吃糖,吃低淀粉的食物。攝入更多的蛋白質(zhì)和水果。正確的開始以使你的一天更富有成效。