人總在這樣的行為模式之中：對人生中努力不懈，持續地找到下一個目標，追求下一個成就，但我們總是有那心中的騷動，總覺得還有那內在的自我需求存在。有時候我們可能是經歷了什麼重大的事件才使心中的警鈴大響。
It’s classic: We go about our lives, striving to achieve the next big thing, and the itch to be successful clouds the importance of taking care of our inner self, of nurturing our well-being. Sometimes we have to experience a traumatic event before the alarm bells start screaming in our minds.
五年前，我經歷了被性侵害的重大人生事件。我變得非常沮喪，每晚睡前都在哭泣，吃也吃不好，體重持續下降，對我身邊發生的事情完全不在意。
Five years ago I experienced that traumatic situation when I was sexually molested and exploited. I fell into a depression, crying myself to sleep every night, eating poorly and losing weight, and I had absolutely no sense of my reality.
在那之前我人生的重心都在於如何在我花式溜冰選手的職涯上更上一層樓。直到發生了這個事件，我才從這汲汲營營的心理狀態上停了下來，讓我從心檢視自己的生活與人生的方向。
Up until that point I had focused solely on getting to the next level in my career as a professional figure skater. And it took a situation that left me mentally paralyzed to wake me up from that on-the-go daze. This adversity pushed me to reanalyze my life and the direction in which I wanted it to go.
我認識到我有一個選擇的機會：我可以讓這個逆境一輩子成為我的陰影，或是成為我成長的經驗。我決定讓這成為我的個人歷練之一。自從那時候起，我開始研究在自我成長的專家，例如Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Darren Hardy, Brian Tracy 與John Maxwell。我發現成功有一個非常重要的秘訣，尤其是當你面對困境的時候更為重要，那就是訓練自我成長。
I realized I had a choice: I could allow my adversity to negativity affect the rest of my life or view my experience as a way to grow. I decided to take the path of personal growth. I’ve since studied great leaders in the personal development realm—Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Darren Hardy, Brian Tracy and John Maxwell. I’ve learned that one important secret to achieving success—especially in the face of adversity—is being able to nurture your well-being.
我想你一定有退一步檢視自己人生的時候。但是不論你現在在人生的哪個階段，一定要花時間傾聽你自己內在的需求。
I’m sure you’ve experienced setbacks in your life. But no matter where you are right now in life, take the time to listen to what your inner self desperately needs.
身為一個人生指導公司的負責人，我在多年的經驗之中整理出下面這四個方法讓你自我訓練與成長。而這幾項缺一不可。
As the owner of a lifestyle coaching firm, I’ve gathered valuable information over the years and created a list of four specific ways you can take time for you, to nurture your well-being. Success is important, but so is taking care of yourself, and you can’t have one without the other.
1. 接觸大自然。
對我而言敞洋於大自然中是種享受。當你在戶外時，你的血液循環更好，也讓你可以更清楚的思考你的人生。
1. Go out in nature.
Spending time in nature is bliss to me. Being outdoors gets your blood flowing and allows you to think more clearly about your life.
2. 與外界隔離。
我老公跟我每個星期六都會關掉所有的科技產品。因為我們都會用這天來計畫即將到來的星期天，星期六等於是我們與對方所保留的好品質時間。定期一定要與外界隔離來專注於自己與你的愛人。
2. Unplug from society.
My husband and I turn off all technological devices each Saturday. Because we like to plan for our upcoming week on Sundays, Saturdays are our day to spend quality time with each other. Schedule moments to unplug every once in a while and spend your time—undivided attention mandatory—with those you love.
3. 記載自己學到的智慧。
自從這個事件起，我開始寫下每個我學到的事情到我自己的”智慧書“之中。不管你學到了什麼，就把它寫下來。這樣的方法可以讓你記得每個小智慧，也更可以融入你的生活之中。當你打開專屬於你的智慧書的時候，記得要先安靜地坐下來，記得要先安靜地坐下來專注的檢視自己現在的位置與未來期望的方向等。
3. Keep a wisdom book.
Ever since my experience, I decided to write down all the wisdom that I’ve acquired in my wisdom book. Anything you learn, you must write it down. This is a great way to remember pieces of wise advice, to help integrate them in your life. Once you break open and begin writing in your wisdom book, make sure you also reserve the time to sit quietly and reflect. Take a look at where you currently are and where you want to go.
4. 問自己：為什麼
當你在人生的旅程上，培養自我有個方法就是確認你現在的生活是與你自己的價值觀相符合的。問你自己為什麼我要做這一個決定。如果這決定與你的價值觀並不相符合，就該是做另一個選項的時候了。
4. Ask yourself, Why?
As you walk through life, one way to nurture your well-being is to make sure you are continuously living in alignment with your values. Ask yourself, Why am I making this decision? If it’s not in alignment with your values, choose another option.At the end of your life, you’ll want to make sure you’ve lived a good life that paralleled what is most meaningful to you.
人生如此短暫，你必需要去享受這段成功的旅程。而成功始於照顧自己。每個人都只能活一次，所以說何不發揮個人所有的潛力呢。
Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey to success. And success starts with taking care of yourself. We only get one chance at life—why not reach our fullest potential?
ＪＬ碎念：
寫得不錯的文章，至少在成功的定義上，人人不同，而莫忘初衷似乎是這四個方法的最終結論。
原文在這裡：
http://www.success.com/blog/how-personal-development-saved-my-life#sthash.PEj02szs.dpuf
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