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Three things that will make you rich in contentment
Psychology: True happiness differs from constantly chasing happiness.
There is more wealth than just money: Here you will learn three measures that will make you rich in balance and happiness.
The search for happiness can be pretty stressful: you’re always promised that if you just work hard enough, you could be super happy. There would be enough to do: recite mantras, keep a gratitude diary, study happiness guides – and yet in the end life has its own plans anyway. It’s easy to end up in the lucky trap and keep asking yourself: Why haven’t I been on cloud nine for a long time now, if I’m trying so hard?
Psychology: How to become “rich in contentment”
The good news? You don’t have to be happy all the time to live a fulfilling life. Researchers say that a life rich in contentment is far more fulfilling than the never-ending quest for quick happiness. It’s not about the perfect Instagram story or ticking off items on the bucket list, but about being open to new things and to all the ups and downs that life brings with it.
Sustainably fulfilled instead of permanently stressed
But be careful, the new wave of satisfaction is not a free pass to simply completely ignore all needs. It’s not about ignoring your own desires and goals. On the contrary: by leaving the constant hunt for luck behind, we can concentrate much better on what really matters. We gain emotional depth and experience moments of calm, which in turn help us see more clearly. This inner peace enables us to approach challenges with a certain serenity. So when we stop constantly craving an unattainable state of happiness, we make room for genuine, profound contentment. A life that is “rich in contentment” not only brings us serenity, but also the ability to actively shape and enjoy our lives
Three tips for lasting happiness
Sounds interesting? Then we have three tips for you on how you can achieve a whole new level of serenity and satisfaction in life – without letting yourself be stressed out by the search for superficial moments of happiness. In the video you can see how you can strengthen your sense of contentment.
Source used: Psychology Today