Satisfaction

 

     There is probably no greater joy than to look back on your life and know that under all the circumstances that you had to face, the trials that you had to endure, the friendships you made, the opportunities that you got to take advantage of and even those that you missed, during all these things you did the best that you could do with what you had!

     It is that feeling of satisfaction that you did what needed to be done.  Maybe looking back, you could see many areas and situations that thinking about them today you would have done differently.  However, with what you knew then and what you had available at your disposal you did the best that could have been expected.

 

     Considering satisfaction, an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification, the state of being satisfied; contentment, the cause or means of being satisfied, confident acceptance of something as satisfactory, dependable, true, etc. reparation or compensation, as for a wrong or injury.  However, you want to define that feeling of satisfaction, you will note one thing about all humans?  We all want to be satisfied, although what leads to the satisfaction of one may be completely different from what is satisfying to another!  How can you find satisfaction within your life?

 

     Success.com posted an article (https://www.success.com/7-ways-to-lead-a-more-satisfying-life/ ) on 7 Ways to Lead a More Satisfying Life.  They are:

 

1.    Focus on the positive.  “Rather than allowing those negative, anxious thoughts to dominate your mind, think of the good things in your life. For every negative thing that comes to mind, force yourself to find a positive thing.”

 

2.    Find your stress relief.  “Figure out what soothes you, the things that most reduce your stress. Make a point to take time out of your busy schedule to practice your stress-relieving activities on a regular basis.”

3.    Don’t be afraid to take time for yourself.  “Rather than allowing yourself to get so overwhelmed you just throw your hands up in frustration and give up, learn to recognize when you’re getting close to your breaking point, and then take a break.”

4.    Take responsibility for your actions.  “Rather than focus on what could have been done, take responsibility for your own actions, and then examine the situation.”

5.    Be more understanding.  “Developing the ability to see from another person’s perspective without bias is a gift very few people possess, but it is a valuable trait."

6.    Re-evaluate your relationships.  “Be brutally honest with yourself and distance yourself from the people who you feel might be sapping your energy. Surround yourself with people who are positive influences and people who make you happy, enhancing your quality of life.”

7.    Live your best life.  “Don’t let other people dictate how to live your life. Walk your own path without fear of judgment.”

 

     Remember, there is only ONE YOU!  You must consider what you find to be satisfying and move forward in that area.  It may not be what someone else would choose for their lives, but they are not you! 

 

     However always think of others in your considerations.  You can be truly happy and be compassionate and loving and caring at the same time.  We will always have difficulties to face in our lives and it is how we face those situations that will help determine our satisfaction in life.  Never forget, we’re only human!

QUOTE TO CONSIDER

THOUGHTFUL GEM

"You cannot be truly satisfied with others

until you are satisfied with yourself!"