The subject of“better life”is the people. Ideological and political education should respect the subjectivity of the people in creating a better life and go deep into the actual lives of the people. The content of “better life”is diversified and multi-layered，which has a profound impact on the development of ideological and political education and requires a transformation of its content. “Better life” contains profound value dimensions. To play a good role in value guidance， ideological and political education should determine the value basis for“better life”，give it a value order， and enhance the cohesion of the socialist spiritual community.“Better life”can be transformed into a real life through practice. Ideological and political education should uphold the spirit of practice，enter the field of life practice，and highly unify theoretical construction with social action.