Rather than seeking long-term happiness, fulfilment, success, and acknowledgment, we can reframe our understanding of enough.

• What do I need to do to keep my body healthy?
• What do I need to eat to ensure I don’t go hungry?
• Where do I need to cut back so I can pay my bills, reduce my debt, save for something enjoyable?
• What relationships are most important to me, and how can I help them grow?
• Where in my home do I feel most energized and relaxed?
• How does my present job enable me to find a greater sense of meaning or purpose?
• Which of my belongings or hobbies detracts from my understanding that what I have is enough?

Hedonic adaptation refers to our desire to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness after a positive or negative change.

When we get a promotion or buy a new television, we may be happy for a while but will gradually grow accustomed to the choice and p...