Being Happy With What You Have

Written By Colēgia

Wanting things is a normal part of life since there may be goals or items you want that can increase your happiness. While it's healthy to want these things, there eventually does come a point where we need to question these desires. One way to help with this is by learning how to be happy with what you have. Today we want to do a deep dive on why this concept is important and how we can mentally work our way towards that.

Use What You Have

A common reason why we may be unhappy with our current things is that we aren't using them. This can often stem from us feeling tired or not having a reason to use these things. It can be something small such as a new game or movie that we bought to enjoy. It can even be a piece of exercise equipment that we planned to use but wound up being busy so we couldn't. One reaction to these this is buying something new in an effort to try and reignite the same sort of feelings we had when initially thinking about these things. More often than not it leads to a similar cycle. The best way to get out of this is by simply using the things that we have. In a lot of cases, we have a lot more than we may expect and it can take a lot of time to fully appreciate these things.

“A common reason why we may be unhappy with our current things is that we aren't using them.”

Cherish Your Relationships

Our relationships are another avenue where we need to learn to be happy with where we are. Friendships aren't always permanent since many factors can affect them such as distance or other changes within their lives. Instead of wishing for something new and exciting, take the time to be with the people who are already in your life. Little things such as going out to have fun at a local event or being there for them when they truly need it is a great way to show your appreciation. Your friends and family are your support network and you can help each other in many different ways.

“Our relationships are another avenue where we need to learn to be happy with where we are.”

Consider Your Mentality

Your mentality is the last thing to consider when it comes to being happy with what you have. Many of us are fueled by the idea that if we keep pushing ourselves we'll have everything we want. While effort and working towards what you're passionate about is good, there eventually does come a point where it can come to be too much. Checking in with yourself when you get in this state of mind is important since it can help you foster self-awareness. This allows us to make more informed choices and can help us focus on positivity more. Being in the present is one of the best ways to be happy with what you have since it shifts the focus to be more aligned with where you currently are in life. Knowing how to slow down and cherish the moment can provide you with both happiness and purpose.

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