5 Ways to Achieve Contentment

 

Contentment has nothing to do with external circumstances. 

It is about mindset.

    Many people claim to be content. But in reality, their condition may be better described as immaturity, disobedience, cowardice, laziness, or apathy. Being content is difficult to achieve, unless you change your state of mind. 

    Discontentment flows with a mindset that says "I deserve better than what I have been given." You think that the more you have, the more happiness you will get.

    You make a big mistake when you tie your happiness to something you get or achieve. Because once you get what you want, you will immediately think about the next thing until you end up feeling unhappy. It is a never ending cycle. 

You don't need to wait until you change everything in your life in order to feel content. You already have everything you need to be happy right now.

Here are 5 Helpful Ways to Start Learning How to be Content

1. Be Grateful For What You Already Have

-Write down a list of things you have in your life.Write everything even the simplest one. You will realize that you have many things that others may wish they had.

2. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

-Don't compare your possessions and achievements to other people's achievements because everyone is different and has different circumstances. It is unfair.

3. Catch Yourself Thinking... "It sucks!"

-When you catch yourself thinking about things in your life that sucks, stop thinking and reverse it.Start searching for something good in everything you don't like. This way helps train your mind to be positive.

4. Do What You Love

-Start doing things that bring you joy. They may include going for a walk, hanging out with your friends, hiking, drawing, etc. Doing what you love gives you a sense of satisfaction.

5. Believe That You Are Enough

-You don't need anything to become content. You have everything. Contentment comes from within and nothing outside can make you achieve contentment.

Source: Hanadi Ebrahim