每天你都要問自己的10個問題

“It is necessary for a man to go away by himself, to sit on a rock and ask, ‘Who am I, where have I been, and where am I going?” ― Carl Sandburg
“每個人都有必要自己走開，坐在一塊岩石上，問自己，‘我是誰，我從哪裏來，我要到哪裏去？’”——卡爾-桑德伯格

Here are 10 questions that you can ask yourself every day which will help you exercise the art of self-introspection and self-reflection to monitor your progress in life. It is best done at the end of the day before retiring to bed.
下面這10個問題你每天都可以問問自己，它們有助於你鍛鍊自我反思和反省的藝術，來監督你生活的進程。最好是在一天結束、睡覺之前來問這些問題。

1. Am I a little better than yesterday?
我比昨天進步了一點點嗎？

You know you are progressing if you are a little better today that who you were yesterday. Instead of comparing yourself with others and falling prey to envy, jealousy and despair, try to become a little better every day.
如果今天比昨天的自己好了那麼一點，你就會知道自己正在進步。不要把自己和他人比較，成爲羨慕、嫉妒和絕望的犧牲品。試着每天進步一點點。

2. Have I built my character?
我已經建立了自己的性格嗎？

“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” - Billy Graham
“失去財富，不算損失；失去健康，有些損失；失去性格，全部損失。”——比利-格雷厄姆

Your character is what defines you. Build your character upon the principles of truthfulness, humility, meekness and honesty. Character is not built in a day. It is built by daily investments you put in as you go on with your day’s activities. Do your work with integrity. Treat everyone with equality. Keep your words soft, sweet and comforting. Do not do anything, even if it seems petty, that can erode your character.
你的性格決定了你是誰。以真實、謙遜、溫和和誠實爲原則建立你的性格，這不是一天能打造出來的。這是在你每天的日常活動中由每天的投入打造而成。做一個正直的人，公平對待每個人，讓你的話語溫和、甜美、舒服。任何可能腐蝕你性格的事情，哪怕再小，也不要去做。

3. Did I give my best at work?
我在工作中盡力了嗎？

Did you feel excited about going to work today? Did you put all your heart and enthusiasm into work? If no, find out what is hindering you from doing so and resolve it. A satisfying day at work will elevate you mood.
你今天去上班是否感到激動？你是否把全部心思和激情投入到工作中了呢？如果沒有，看看是什麼妨礙了你這樣做，然後解決這個問題。在工作中滿意的一天會提升你的情緒。

4. What did I learn new today?
今天我學到了什麼新東西嗎？

Learn something new every day. Your mind and your health are the most precious resources that have been bestowed upon you. It is important to keep your mind sharp and supple. Read a book. Learn a new language. Build your vocabulary. Learn something new that you find interesting or useful to you. You cease to grow once you stop learning. Learning is never a waste of time. It will sure fetch huge dividends.
每天學點新東西。你的頭腦和健康是已經屬於你的最寶貴的資源。讓你的頭腦保持敏銳靈活很重要。讀一本書，學習一門新的語言，提升你的詞彙量。學習一些你覺得有趣或者有用的新東西。一旦你停止學習，你就停止了成長。學習永遠不會浪費時間。它會給你帶來巨大的利潤。

5. Have I made healthier choices?
我是否做出了更健康的選擇？

Your health is your responsibility. Jog, run, or hit the gym; anything your schedule will allow you to. Sparing as little as 15 minutes a day is better than being dead 24 hours a day! Avoiding unhealthy food habits is a healthier choice as well. Reduce the consumption of junk food.
你有責任讓自己保持健康。慢跑、跑步，或者去健身房，在你的日程表允許的情況下儘可能多鍛鍊。一天只花15分鐘鍛鍊也比一天24小時不動要好！避免不健康的飲食習慣也是一種更健康的選擇。減少垃圾食物的攝入量。6. Have I protected my planet?
我是否保護了地球環境？

It is your duty to preserve the planet you live on. Do not leave the water running while you brush or shave. Turn off the lights and electrical appliances when not in use. Leave the earth a better place for your children.
你有責任維護你所居住的地球環境。刷牙或刮鬍子的時候不要讓水一直流着。當你不用時關掉電燈和其他電器設備。爲你的孩子們留下一個更好的地球環境。

7. Have I expressed my love for my family and friends?
我是否對我的家人和朋友表達了我的愛？

Note the word “express”. It is not enough to think lovingly or merely talk. Express your love and affection both in words as well as in action. Do a little work of love every day. A small investment everyday will reap big dividends.
注意“表達”這個詞。只是懷着愛去想念或者單純的談話是不夠的。在語言和行動上來表達你的喜愛和感情。每天做一點關於愛的小事。每天一點小的投入會讓你有巨大的收穫。

8. Have I spent quality time with my spouse?
我是否和自己的伴侶度過了品質時光？

Spend quality time with your spouse. You don’t have to go out on a date every day. Take time to share your day, your experiences and your feelings with your spouse. And listen to your spouse as well.
和你的伴侶一起享受品質時光。你們沒有必要每天出去約會。花一些時間和他/她分享你一天的經歷和感受，也聽聽他/她的。

9. Do I bear any grudges against anyone?
我是否對某些人心存怨恨？

Before you go to sleep, rewind your day and check if you’d had a bad experience with anyone that day. No matter whose fault it was, try to resolve it before midnight. Call and say sorry. Speak it out and resolve the matter. Brooding grudges and malice isn’t healthy for your heart. The anger destroys you slowly. Forgive and let go, make peace.
入睡前回想這一天，看看你是否和某人有不愉快的經歷。不管是誰的錯，試着在午夜來臨前化解怨恨。打電話去道歉。說出來，解決這個問題。帶着怨恨和惡意對你的心臟健康不利。憤怒會慢慢將你摧毀。學會原諒和放下，講和吧。

10. Am I content with my life?
我對我的生活感到滿意嗎？

Be content with what you have. Make happiness your ambition. Mind you, that doesn’t mean you have to be complacent. You need to have goals and strive for the best. But be content with what you have been blessed with. Count your many blessings and life live cheerfully.
對你所擁有的感到滿足。讓你的抱負感到幸福。記住，這並不意味着你要自滿。你需要有目標，並朝着最好的去奮鬥。但要對你已經擁有的感到知足。看看你所擁有的這麼多，然後幸福地生活。