幸福是一种选择：关于幸福的12个有趣真相

Values, certain behaviors and the environment play important roles in happiness
在幸福感中，价值观、特定行为举止和环境也很重要

Many values taught by religion are reinforced by society through more secular systems. Altruism and kindness have shown happiness in both the giver and the receiver.
在许多宗教中灌输的价值观都被社会通过更加长期的制度体系加强完善了。利他主义和行善乐施的价值观会让赠与者和接受者都感觉幸福。

Most ethical systems also teach that material wealth should not be pursued beyond the point where it compromises other values. At a given level of income, people who cared more about their income were less happy with life overall.
大多数道德体系都会教导我们：追寻物质财富时，不能以牺牲其他价值观为代价。在某一特定收入水平上，更加在乎其收入的人们总体生活幸福感要少一些。

All other things equal, watching television is also associated with lower happiness. This is because its reduces social life and increases exposure to violence. But television can provide enjoyment and instruction.
其他所有因素重要程度相当，看电视会让人有较低的幸福感，这是因为看电视减少了社交生活，但增加了观看暴力场面的机会。但是电视同时让人很享受，也有指导意义。

The environment also plays a crucial part in happiness. Green spaces are associated with better health, performance and life satisfaction.
环境在影响幸福感中也至关重要。绿色的空间通常暗示着较好的身体状况、出色的表现和满意的生活。