be grateful for the good things in your life
为你生活中的美好事物心怀感激 (wèi nǐ shēnghuó zhōng de měihǎo shìwù xīn huái gǎnjī)
"Instead of complaining, count your blessings."
"不要抱怨，数算你的祝福。" (bù yào bàoyuàn, **shǔsuàn nǐ de zhùfú**)
to be reported widely in the news
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
to keep something secret
to transition smoothly into something
to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
