Are You Satisfied With Your Life or Do You Long for More?
Feb 16, 2019How satisfied do you feel with your life?
There's a fairly good chance that your answer will depend on when you are asked.
You may feel incredibly content at some points, but there are days where you feel so low you wish you could change everything.
You will probably find that your answer is "very satisfied" when you have been engaging in an activity that you enjoy or you have just enjoyed a delicious meal, a great time with friends, or something of a similar happiness boost.
We tend to savor those types of feelings simply because we are unsettled and restless as a whole. We tend to long for something in life that perhaps we just can't seem to grasp.
Satisfaction is simply being happy with your life. It doesn't just exist in a moment, rather it encompasses your past, present, future.
Why is it that we struggle so much to feel satisfied with our present?
There are a few things that can make a serious difference to your happiness and satisfaction levels. Perhaps these could help you improve your satisfaction levels with life.
Friendships
Having a few close friends can give your life satisfaction. Even better, it can reduce your risk of loneliness by 25%!
Spirituality
When we talk about the spiritual aspect of your life we are talking about the things in your life that inspire you. For many people, that is their religious affiliation and that is fine.
However, if you're not the religious type there are still areas of your life that can affect your spirituality as a whole.
Spirituality, quite simply, encompasses the qualities that we view as being of the human spirit.
Qualities like forgiveness, compassion, love, and patience.
Look at it as the relationship between you and the world. Often, the spiritual side of us is what helps define and shape our identity, core, purpose, and guides us through life.
Volunteering
It's not all about what friends can provide you, though, giving can be equally as powerful. Consider getting involved with your community and volunteer.
When you help others, you fulfil the need to become a useful member of society. You feel good about yourself. “Giving is receiving.”
When you give to another, you automatically receive the blessing of supporting another human being and you most likely will receive their heart-felt gratitude. When you contribute to society or to another, you feel so much better in yourself. Contributing can bring about feelings of fulfilment and satisfaction.
Your Life Story
You can increase your life satisfaction by recording your life story. It's all about what types of stories you tell yourself about you and your life.
Set Goals
People who set and strive to achieve their goals are almost 20% more satisfied in life than those who don't.
You don't need to set a goal to become the President, to become a millionaire, or to win a Grammy. Minor successes produce the same boost in life satisfaction than the major ones. So, set clear achievable goals for yourself and when you achieve one, set another.
Continuous Learning
Learning and growth don't end when you graduate high school, college, or finally get that promotion you've been wanting. It's a continuous process and one you should continue to strive for to maintain your life satisfaction.
If you don't feel satisfied with your life start asking what areas you feel are letting you down. If you're longing for a more satisfied life, try some of these suggestions.
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