Myth: You’re happier after you reach a big goal.

传说：完成大目标之后会更加开心

Science says: Many studies show that people who are striving toward a goal are actually happier than when they accomplish it. This, Lyubomirsky writes, “contradicts one of the primary myths of happiness, which tells us to wait for happiness until we realize our dreams.” Pursuing goals gives us pleasure by creating structure, deadlines, and opportunities to learn new skills.

科学表明：很多调查发现很多人在奔着目标前进的过程，似乎比达到目标之后更加开心。Lyubomirsky写到：“有关幸福最原始的传说莫过于告诉我们要在实现梦想之后才会等来幸福，当然不是这样。”追求目标的过程也能给我们带来快乐，比如计划，期限以及寻找机会来学习新技能。

Boost your bliss: Savor every “subgoal” (performing well at an audition) you accomplish on the path to your bigger goal (becoming a Broadway actress). “Instead of focusing too much on the finish line in the first place, we should focus on—and enjoy as much as possible—carrying out the multiple steps necessary to make progress,” Lyubormirsky says.

提升幸福度：在通往大目标（成为百老汇女明星）的路上来享受每个“小目标”（试演表现出色）。“与其一开始就把注意力过多的放在终点——倒不如尽可能的去享受——把每一小步都看成是通往前方的必经之路吧。”Lyubormirsky说道。