Do you know how to live a fulfilling life?
Ever wonder why we feel so good when walking barefoot on the grass or planting our feet in the sand? Notice that we seem to sleep so well at the beach? This is scientifically proven：when our bodies make direct contact with the ground，it allows the flow of the earth's beneficial and free energy into our bodies．We take in the positive，and let go of the negative，and our entire wellbeing is affected in a good way．
That gets us to think even more－why do some people always seem calm and happy，no matter what happens in the world? There seems to be a direct connection between fulfillment and happiness．
You can be one of those people，too! Here are some pieces of advice：
Give yourself a little time off，even if it's just five minutes．Do something you love，whether it's gardening，playing or just wandering．
Take care of yourself．A hot bath，a massage，and a good book－these can all give you a “quiet time” when you just focus on yourself．
Don't gobble(狼吞虎咽地吃) your food．This is usually a problem for us，since our fast food culture seems to forgive us for eating on the run．But enjoy，taste and smell because your digestion will be glad if you do it，and you'll end up being a lot calmer and focused．
Feeling anxious? Just breathe！Calm down by taking a few deep breaths．
Reconnect with old friends．The Internet makes it easier than ever to find people whom you haven't seen for years．Not only does it “complete your story”，but you'll start to remember some very joyous and humorous memories－things you haven't thought of for years．
Practice gratitude．This seems to be said time and time again，but with good reason－it helps us focus on the positive，rather than the negative．Even the worst day has a few bright spots，so every night，make a list of at least three things for which you are grateful．
[阅读障碍词]
1．wellbeing n．幸福；福利
2．fulfillment n．修改
3．joyous adj．快乐的；使人喜悦的
[诱思导读]
1．According to the text，if you practise gratitude，you will ．
A．think positively
B．avoid the worst days of your life
C．be grateful for your present life
D．think of the things you've forgotten
2．Which tip do you think is the most useful to you? Why?
[答案]
1．A 2．Practicing gratitude is the most useful，because only when we have a good state of mind can we feel calm and get rid of the unnecessary pressure．
