Signals of ProgressIn our data-driven world, we tend to overvalue numbers and undervalue anything ephemeral, soft, and difficult to quantify.We mistakenly think the factors we can measure are the only factors that exist.But just because you can measure something doesn't mean it's the most important thing.And just because you can't measure something doesn't mean it's not important at all.All of this to say, it's crucial to keep habit tracking in its proper place.It can feel satisfying to record a habit and track your progress, but the measurement is not the only thing that matters.Furthermore, there are many ways to measure progress, and sometimes it helps to shift your focus to something entirely different.This is why nonscale victories can be effective for weight loss.The number on the scale may be stubborn, so if you focus solely on that number, your motivation will sag.But you may notice that your skin looks better or you wake up earlier or your sex drive got a boost.All of these are valid ways to track your improvement.If you're not feeling motivated by the number on the scale, perhaps it's time to focus on a different measurement —one that gives you more signals of progress.No matter how you measure your improvement, habit tracking offers a simple way to make your habits more satisfying.Each measurement provides a little bit of evidence that you're moving in the right direction and a brief moment of immediate pleasure for a job well done.Chapter SummaryOne of the most satisfying feelings is the feeling of making progress.A habit tracker is a simple way to measure whether you did a habit— like marking an X on a calendar.Habit trackers and other visual forms of measurement can make your habits satisfying by providing clear evidence of your progress.Don't break the chain.Try to keep your habit streak alive.Never miss twice.If you miss one day, try to get back on track as quickly as possible.Just because you can measure something doesn't mean it's the most important thing.
In our data-driven world, we tend to overvalue numbers and undervalue anything ephemeral, soft, and difficult to quantify.
在数据驱动的世界中,我们倾向于高估数字,而低估任何短暂、软且难以量化的事物。
ephemeral[ɪˈfemərəl]
短暂的;难以捕捉的
Ex: Some important things are ephemeral.
例句翻译:有些重要的东西是短暂且难以捕捉的。 分析:正式词,表示转瞬即逝。
quantify[ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ]
量化
Ex: Not everything is easy to quantify.
例句翻译:不是所有东西都容易量化。 分析:quant- 与数量有关。
We mistakenly think the factors we can measure are the only factors that exist.
我们错误地认为我们可以衡量的因素是唯一存在的因素。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
evidence[ˈevɪdəns]
证据
Ex: The checklist is evidence of your progress.
例句翻译:清单是你进步的证据。 分析:指能证明某事真实存在的信息。
But just because you can measure something doesn't mean it's the most important thing.
但仅仅因为你可以衡量某件事并不意味着它是最重要的。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
reinforce[ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs]
强化;加强
Ex: Rewards reinforce good behavior.
例句翻译:奖励会强化好行为。 分析:re- 表示 again,force 表示力量。
And just because you can't measure something doesn't mean it's not important at all.
仅仅因为你无法衡量某件事并不意味着它根本不重要。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
behavior[bɪˈheɪvjər]
行为
Ex: Tracking changes your behavior.
例句翻译:追踪会改变你的行为。 分析:常用于习惯、心理学和管理语境。
All of this to say, it's crucial to keep habit tracking in its proper place.
所有这些都表明,将习惯追踪保持在适当的位置至关重要。
crucial[ˈkruːʃl]
关键的;至关重要的
Ex: This is the most crucial benefit.
例句翻译:这是最关键的好处。 分析:语气强于 important。
proper[ˈprɑːpər]
适当的;正确的
Ex: Keep tracking in its proper place.
例句翻译:把追踪放在适当的位置。 分析:强调合适、恰当。
It can feel satisfying to record a habit and track your progress, but the measurement is not the only thing that matters.
记录一个习惯并跟踪你的进步会让你感到满足,但测量并不是唯一重要的事情。
satisfying[ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ]
令人满足的
Ex: Making progress is satisfying.
例句翻译:取得进步令人满足。 分析:来自 satisfy,表示某事能带来满足感。
activity[ækˈtɪvəti]
活动;行动
Ex: Add satisfaction to the activity.
例句翻译:给这项活动增加满足感。 分析:指具体做的事情。
Furthermore, there are many ways to measure progress, and sometimes it helps to shift your focus to something entirely different.
此外,衡量进展的方法有很多,有时将注意力转移到完全不同的事情上会有所帮助。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
journal[ˈdʒɜːrnəl]
日志;日记
Ex: She kept a food journal.
例句翻译:她记录饮食日志。 分析:journal 常指用于记录的本子或文档。
This is why nonscale victories can be effective for weight loss.
这就是为什么非规模胜利可以有效减肥。
workout[ˈwɜːrkaʊt]
锻炼;训练
Ex: A workout log records your exercise.
例句翻译:训练日志记录你的锻炼。 分析:workout 是名词,表示一次训练。
loyalty[ˈlɔɪəlti]
忠诚;忠诚度
Ex: The shop gave customers loyalty cards.
例句翻译:商店给顾客发会员积分卡。 分析:loyalty punch card 指集点卡。
The number on the scale may be stubborn, so if you focus solely on that number, your motivation will sag.
体重秤上的数字可能是顽固的,所以如果你只关注这个数字,你的动力就会减弱。
motivation will sag[ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn wɪl sæɡ]
动力会下降
Ex: If you focus only on one number, motivation will sag.
例句翻译:如果只关注一个数字,动力会下降。 分析:sag 表示下垂、减弱。
motivation[ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn]
动力;动机
Ex: Progress increases motivation.
例句翻译:进步会增加动力。 分析:来自 motivate。
stubborn[ˈstʌbərn]
顽固的;难改变的
Ex: The number on the scale may be stubborn.
例句翻译:体重秤上的数字可能顽固不变。 分析:形容变化缓慢或难以改变。
But you may notice that your skin looks better or you wake up earlier or your sex drive got a boost.
但您可能会注意到您的皮肤看起来更好了,或者您起得更早了,或者您的性欲得到了增强。
habit tracker[ˈhæbɪt ˈtrækər]
习惯追踪器
Ex: A habit tracker shows whether you acted.
例句翻译:习惯追踪器显示你是否行动了。 分析:tracker 表示追踪工具。
routine[ruːˈtiːn]
惯例;日常安排
Ex: He sticks with his morning routine.
例句翻译:他坚持早晨日程。 分析:routine 强调重复的固定流程。
All of these are valid ways to track your improvement.
所有这些都是跟踪您的进步的有效方法。
valid[ˈvælɪd]
有效的;合理的
Ex: These are valid ways to track progress.
例句翻译:这些都是追踪进步的合理方式。 分析:valid 表示有根据、可接受。
meditate[ˈmedɪteɪt]
冥想
Ex: I meditate every morning.
例句翻译:我每天早上冥想。 分析:常用于健康和专注训练语境。
If you're not feeling motivated by the number on the scale, perhaps it's time to focus on a different measurement —one that gives you more signals of progress.
No matter how you measure your improvement, habit tracking offers a simple way to make your habits more satisfying.
无论您如何衡量自己的进步,习惯跟踪都提供了一种简单的方法来让您的习惯更令人满意。
satisfying[ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ]
令人满足的
Ex: Making progress is satisfying.
例句翻译:取得进步令人满足。 分析:来自 satisfy,表示某事能带来满足感。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
Each measurement provides a little bit of evidence that you're moving in the right direction and a brief moment of immediate pleasure for a job well done.
每项测量都提供了一点证据,表明您正在朝着正确的方向前进,并为出色完成工作带来短暂的即时快乐。
evidence[ˈevɪdəns]
证据
Ex: The checklist is evidence of your progress.
例句翻译:清单是你进步的证据。 分析:指能证明某事真实存在的信息。
pleasure[ˈpleʒər]
愉悦;快乐
Ex: Tracking provides a moment of pleasure.
例句翻译:追踪提供片刻愉悦。 分析:比 happiness 更强调感官或情绪上的快乐。
Chapter Summary
章节摘要
countless[ˈkaʊntləs]
无数的
Ex: Countless people track their habits.
例句翻译:无数人追踪自己的习惯。 分析:countless 表示数量多到难以计数。
booklet[ˈbʊklət]
小册子
Ex: Franklin carried a small booklet.
例句翻译:富兰克林带着一本小册子。 分析:booklet 是小而薄的书册。
One of the most satisfying feelings is the feeling of making progress.
最满足的感觉之一就是取得进步的感觉。
satisfying[ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ]
令人满足的
Ex: Making progress is satisfying.
例句翻译:取得进步令人满足。 分析:来自 satisfy,表示某事能带来满足感。
virtue[ˈvɜːrtʃuː]
美德
Ex: He tracked thirteen personal virtues.
例句翻译:他追踪十三项个人美德。 分析:virtue 指良好品格或道德品质。
A habit tracker is a simple way to measure whether you did a habit— like marking an X on a calendar.
习惯跟踪器是衡量您是否养成某种习惯的简单方法,就像在日历上标记 X 一样。
habit tracker[ˈhæbɪt ˈtrækər]
习惯追踪器
Ex: A habit tracker shows whether you acted.
例句翻译:习惯追踪器显示你是否行动了。 分析:tracker 表示追踪工具。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
Habit trackers and other visual forms of measurement can make your habits satisfying by providing clear evidence of your progress.
习惯追踪器和其他视觉测量形式可以通过提供清晰的进展证据来使您的习惯令人满意。
habit tracker[ˈhæbɪt ˈtrækər]
习惯追踪器
Ex: A habit tracker shows whether you acted.
例句翻译:习惯追踪器显示你是否行动了。 分析:tracker 表示追踪工具。
satisfying[ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ]
令人满足的
Ex: Making progress is satisfying.
例句翻译:取得进步令人满足。 分析:来自 satisfy,表示某事能带来满足感。
evidence[ˈevɪdəns]
证据
Ex: The checklist is evidence of your progress.
例句翻译:清单是你进步的证据。 分析:指能证明某事真实存在的信息。
Don't break the chain.
不要破坏链条。
employed[ɪmˈplɔɪd]
忙于;被雇用的
Ex: Be always employed in something useful.
例句翻译:总是忙于有用之事。 分析:这里表示把时间用于某事。
trifling[ˈtraɪflɪŋ]
琐碎的;无价值的
Ex: Avoid trifling conversation.
例句翻译:避免无意义的闲谈。 分析:trifling 强调不重要、浪费时间。
Try to keep your habit streak alive.
努力保持你的习惯。
streak[striːk]
连续记录;连续成功
Ex: Do not break your streak.
例句翻译:不要中断你的连续记录。 分析:habit streak 指连续坚持某个习惯的天数。
reportedly[rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli]
据说;据报道
Ex: He reportedly used a habit tracker.
例句翻译:据说他使用习惯追踪器。 分析:用于说明信息来源不是直接确认。
Never miss twice.
千万不要错过两次。
documentary[ˌdɑːkjuˈmentəri]
纪录片
Ex: The documentary explains his method.
例句翻译:纪录片解释了他的方法。 分析:documentary 指真实题材影片。
particular[pərˈtɪkjələr]
特定的;特别的
Ex: He is not focused on a particular joke.
例句翻译:他并不专注某个具体笑话。 分析:强调某一个具体对象。
If you miss one day, try to get back on track as quickly as possible.
如果您错过了某一天,请尝试尽快回到正轨。
inspired[ɪnˈspaɪərd]
有灵感的;受启发的
Ex: You cannot wait until you feel inspired.
例句翻译:你不能等到有灵感才行动。 分析:inspired 常指被激发出创意或动力。
mantra[ˈmæntrə]
口号;信条
Ex: Never miss twice is a useful mantra.
例句翻译:绝不连续错过两次是有用的信条。 分析:原指咒语,这里指反复提醒自己的话。
Just because you can measure something doesn't mean it's the most important thing.
仅仅因为你可以衡量某件事并不意味着它是最重要的。
measure[ˈmeʒər]
衡量;测量
Ex: You can measure a habit with a tracker.
例句翻译:你可以用追踪器衡量一个习惯。 分析:既可作动词,也可作名词。
portfolio[pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ]
作品集;投资组合
Ex: Daily practice builds an impressive portfolio.
例句翻译:每日练习会建立出色的作品集。 分析:根据语境可指作品集或资产组合。
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