One Idea:
I can’t get no satisfaction. Ever wonder why it is so difficult to feel fully satisfied? I often think I should feel 100% satisfied, Wife, Family, Friends, Home, cars, stuff etc. So – what is it?
4 areas tapping our satisfaction include –Â
- Hedonic Treadmill – we always want more. Stuff is like a drug, get initial high, then fades away, only needing more to return to similar high. Buy a boat, only to want one 2 feet longer.
- Look to Left & to the Right – that’s right, all those you are comparing yourself to, do they have more, travel more, look better, fitter, dress nicer? Keep looking, they Probably got something you want.Â
- Unrealistic Expectations – More now than ever, as we compare ourselves via social media to the best of everyone globally. It’s now wonder our expectations get a little crazy – no matter how fit or wealthy – always someone fitter & wealthier to make you feel dissatisfied.
- Not living in the Present – Rather than gratitude right now, we drift to future, next promotion or regrets of the past, both killing our satisfaction buzz.
Bottom line, lack of satisfaction all stems from external focus & need to validate yourself and your achievements via material possessions or the approval of others.
One Question:
Are you satisfied with your life?
One Exercise:
Scale of 1-10 (10 best), how satisfied are you? Write down rating & why feeling this way. Exchange views with someone you trust.