2020年在分裂的政治、國際安全威脅和一系列仇恨犯罪中拉開帷幕，地球也受到了環境帶來的各種威脅。與此同時，每個人還承受著由就業、健康問題和生活方式的改變所帶來的壓力。難怪我們這麼多人感到焦慮和沮喪。
不過，人們可以採取得到科學證實的方法來改善自己的心理狀態。2020年，讓我們一起提升自己的心理健康水平！
以樂觀的心態實踐
The studies are positive: Looking on the bright side of life really is good for you. Optimists have a 35% less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, are more likely to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, have stronger immune systems; and even live longer. In fact, a 2019 study found people with the most positive outlook had the greatest odds of living to 85 or beyond.
研究給出了正面的證明：關注生活的光明一面確實對人有好處。樂觀主義者心臟病發作或者中風的機率要比其他人低35%，同時他們更有可能攝入健康膳食，定期鍛鍊，擁有更強大的免疫功能甚至擁有更長的壽命。事實上， 2019年的一項研究發現，心態最樂觀的人壽命也是最長的，他們能夠活到85歲甚至以上。
Now, let's get real: Being an optimist doesn't mean you ignore the stress of daily life. Who can do that? It simply means that when crummy things happen, you don't blame yourself unnecessarily. If you face a challenge or obstacle, you're more likely to see it as temporary or even positive, allowing you to learn and grow.
我們來說點實際的做法：做一個樂觀主義者並不意味著忽略日常生活的壓力。誰又能做到呢？心態樂觀意味著在面對糟糕的事情時，你不要毫無必要地責備自己，你要能夠把自己所面對的挑戰或障礙看作是暫時的甚至是積極的事情，從而使自己在這些磨礪中學習和成長。
Optimists also believe they have control over their fate and can create opportunities for good things to happen.
樂觀主義者也相信他們可以掌控自己的命運，並不斷為好事的發生創造機會。