Reframe Those "Disasters"
重组所谓的“灾难”

After, say, surviving a round of layoffs at your office, you may feel panicked about the prospect of losing your job. Maddux suggests letting go of the notion that there's only one job that will make you happy. "You may think that if you lose your job, you may never find another that's as fulfilling, but that's probably not the case," he says.
抗住了公司新一轮的裁员，也许你会因为担心会丢掉工作而恐慌。Maddux建议放弃那种只有唯一一种工作能使你开心的想法。他说，“也许你会担心是否会丢失工作，再也找不到比这更让人有满足感的工作了，但也许并不是这样。”

Take Control
掌控

Pessimists tend to think bad things happen to them because they simply have bad luck or because they don't have what it takes to be successful, says Maddux, when a bad economy or an unfaithful partner could really be the reason for getting laid off.
悲观主义者总是会认为，一些不好的事情发生是因为他们运气不好，或是并不具备成功的条件，Maddux说，萧条的经济或者不诚实的伙伴有可能是真正导致失业或者被炒鱿鱼的原因。

Stay Away From Downers
远离消极者

Misery loves company -- and if you're around gloomy people, there's a good chance you won't to be smiling. Make it your mission to dodge negativity. Surround yourself with supportive friends and spend time doing things that make you happy. Keep your distance from literature and movies that will bum you out, too.
不幸喜欢成群结伴——如果你身边有一群低落的人，你可能根本不会再笑了。要谨记时刻摆脱消极观念。周围有一群支持你的朋友，做一些让自己开心的事，远离那些会让你情绪低落的文学作品或电影。

Pay Attention To What Makes You Feel Optimistic
留意积极的事物

Do you feel more positive when the collective mood is positive? The flowers are bright, the neighbors look happy, the dog's tail is wagging. "Try to really tune in to what you're thinking and feeling in the moment," suggests Maddux. "If you're feeling good, try to understand what brought you there and how to get there again."
当周围都是积极情绪的时候，你有没有感到更积极呢？花儿是美丽的，邻居们看上去很开心，小狗朝你摇着尾巴。“试着沉浸到当时你所想和感受的气氛里，”Maddux建议说，“如果你感觉不错，努力去了解什么把你带到这个氛围中，如何再次营造这种分为。”

Reward Yourself
犒赏自己

If you've been working extra hard on a weeks-long project or prepping nonstop for a big interview, reward yourself with a treat at the end of the process, no matter the outcome. Having something to look forward to increases optimism.
如果你一直加班工作完成一个长达几周的计划，或是一直不眠不休地准备一个重要的会面，当一切完成之后，无论结果如何，都记得犒劳一下自己。心里有所盼望会增加乐观感。

Strive For Real Conversations
真正的谈话

Sure, making small talk is good for fostering social connections. But having substantive interactions is what actually gives people a greater sense of well-being, according to a 2010 study from the University of Arizona. While there may not be time each morning to have deep philosophical conversations with the guy who swipes your security badge, reaching out to a close friend or spouse can go a long way toward fostering optimism.
根据亚利桑那州大学2010年的研究，进行小谈话会明显增进社会关系。但是有着稳定长久的交流才真正给人带来好的感觉。也许不是每个早上都有足够的时间让你和值得信赖的人进行深度的哲学性交谈，和亲密的朋友接触可以持久提高乐观度。

Do Look At The Glass Half Full
注意好杯子里满的那一半

Cultivating optimism is about breaking old thought patterns and establishing new ones, says Maddux. If you're truly looking at a glass that's filled to the halfway mark, why not see it as half full? Choosing to focus on those "half-full" things might help you realize that you don't need your cup to runneth over in order to feel optimistic.
提高乐观度是要打破旧的思维方式建立新的方式，Maddux说。如果你只是盯着那部分空的杯子，为什么不看看满的那一半呢？选择去看满的那部分可以让你明白并不需要换一个杯子来感到更乐观。

Be Glad
知足常乐

By comparing yourself to someone with a thinner body, bigger house, or flashier car, you're always going to end up envious and pessimistic. Remember: Things could be worse. In one study, researchers asked participants to finish the sentence "I wish I were a ______." Another group was asked to complete the sentence "I'm glad I'm not a ______." The study participants rated their sense of life satisfaction before and after this task. Those who completed the "I'm glad I'm not a ______" sentence felt significantly more optimistic than they originally had.
如果一味和那些比你瘦、房子比你大或者车子更酷的人来比，你永远都会活在嫉妒和悲观之中。记住：事情只会更糟。一个研究中，调查员问参与者来完成一个句子“我希望我是__。”另外一个组则要求去完成“我不是___我很知足。”分别测试了小组的参与者在调查前后对生活的满意程度。那些完成后一句话的人比他们原先感到更加的积极和乐观。