The concept of “temporary living” has struck a chord online. Many netizens are confessing that their battles with procrastination or weight loss stem from a “later” mindset and a tendency to just “make do”, instead of living in the present.
近期，关于“临时生活”的讨论在网上层出不穷，相关话题也是频频冲上热搜。
很多网友表示深有同感，认为自己瘦不下来、执行力差……其实就是因为在过“临时生活”。他们将当下视为过渡期，总想着“凑合”与“等待”，而没有认真对待当下的每一秒钟。
1.temporary /ˈtemprəri/ adj.暂时的；临时的
例句：They had to move into temporary accommodation.
他们不得不搬进临时住所。——《牛津词典》
2.concept /ˈkɒnsept / n.概念；观念
例句：She found the whole concept difficult to understand.
她觉得整个概念很难理解。——《牛津词典》
3.procrastination /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃn/ n.拖延；耽搁
例句：Procrastination is a common problem among students.
拖延是学生中常见的问题。——《牛津词典》
That said, some netizens suggest that a “temporary mindset” can sometimes provide hope under difficult circumstances.
The key is to adjust our mindset, optimize our current conditions, and find a balance between rational consumption and improving our quality of life.
当然，针对“不要过临时的生活”的建议，也有网友提出了相反的观点，认为“临时生活”在现有条件下，一定程度带给了自己希望。
所以，希望大家都能在现有条件下调整心态，优化生活，在理性消费和提升生活品质间找到平衡点。那么，如何能够在当下活得踏实且有质感，不依赖未来幻想呢？以下是一些小tips。
4.mindset /ˈmaɪndset/ n.心态；思维模式
例句：It's important to have a positive mindset when facing challenges.
面对挑战时，拥有积极的心态很重要。——《牛津词典》
5.optimize /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v.优化；使最优化
例句：我们需要优化对现有资源的利用。——《牛津词典》
6.rational /ˈræʃnəl/ adj.理性的；合理的
例句：She made a rational decision based on facts.
她根据事实做出了理性的决定。——《牛津词典》
7. consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃn/ n.消费；消耗
例句：The government is trying to reduce energy consumption.
政府正努力降低能源消耗。——《牛津词典》
At its core, this mindset serves as a justification — one that treats the present as merely a “stepping stone”, depriving us of opportunities for happiness and self-improvement. The simplicity of the environment should not be an excuse for neglecting ourselves. Even with limited conditions, we can make small adjustments in our mindset or material aspects to live more comfortably.There is a prevailing notion that advocates “pampering oneself”, leading us to mistakenly believe that happiness is largely attained through consumption. In reality, genuine improvement comes from diligent action rather than blind spending. Overplanning keeps people living in the future, while no planning at all leads to aimlessness. The wisest approach is letting the future unfold organically from today's realities, rather than making it an unattainable ideal.
① 打破“等……再（就）……”的思维
这种思维本质上是一种借口，它让当下的时光沦为“过渡期”，使我们错失无数可能的快乐和成长。
② 提升现有生活的质感
环境的简陋不能成为我们怠慢自己的理由。即使条件有限，也可以通过微小的心态或物质方面的调整，让自己活得更舒适。
③ 避免被消费主义绑架
社会上有种声音鼓吹“富养自己”，让我们误以为幸福是靠消费获得。实际上，真正的改善来自踏实的行动，而不是盲目消费。
④ 平衡规划与享受
过度规划会让人活在未来，完全不规划又会让人迷失。最佳策略是：让未来成为当下的自然延伸，而不是遥不可及的理想。
8.justification /dʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ n.理由；辩解
例句：There is no justification for his rude behavior.
他的粗鲁行为没有任何理由。——《牛津词典》
9.deprive /dɪˈpraɪv/ v.剥夺；使丧失（常与 of 搭配）
例句：Illness deprived her of the ability to walk.
疾病使她丧失了行走的能力。——《牛津词典》
10.prevailing /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/ adj.普遍的；盛行的
例句：The prevailing wind in this area is from the north.
这个地区的盛行风是北风。——《牛津词典》
11.diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj.勤奋的；勤勉的
例句：She is a diligent student who always finishes her homework on time.
她是个勤奋的学生，总是按时完成作业。——《牛津词典》
12. organically /ɔ:ˈɡænɪkli/ adv.有机地；自然地
例句：The company has grown organically over the past five years.
这家公司在过去五年里自然发展壮大。——《牛津词典》
文章转自21世纪报公众号
一审一校|莫丽娜
二审·编辑制作|郭玉玮
三审(终审)|汪元飞
