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Contentment: How to Find This Unmistakable Freedom
The definition of contentment
Contentment means being happy with what we already have in our lives, being satisfied with our possessions, status, or situation.
It’s being happy without trying to find fulfillment in acquiring more material possessions.
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The definition of contentment
Contentment means being happy with what we already have in our lives, being satisfied with our possessions, status, or situation.
It’s being happy without trying to find fulfillment in acquiring more material possessions.
Contentment is the driving force of minimalism
Without it, the road towards minimalism would be short-lived. Discontent is a big obstacle to fully thriving in a simple and happy life.
Contentment also comes with a great deal of freedom: to be who you are, enjoy who you are, and live the life you choose to live.
Finding contentment
- Be content with what you have, never with what you are. Never stop learning, growing, or discovering.
- Remember that being happy is not tied to the purchase of any item.
- Break the buying habit and stop satisfying your discontent by spending more money.
- Stop comparing yourself to others.
- Help others and you will feel even more appreciation for who you are and what you have to offer.
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- Spiritual Wellness
- Physical Wellness
- Financial Wellness
- Emotional Wellness
- Intellectual Wellness
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- Social Wellness
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Minimalism and Physical Wellness
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The decluttering process
To live a simple lifestyle, you’ll need a simple living space. Focus on keeping things that you value deeply, and toss things that you don’t need any longer.
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Stay mindful
Minimalists live intentionally. If there is something in your life that you don’t love, change it. Cutting out the things that aren’t serving you are the first step to creating the life that you want.
An exercise that really helps is to write down what an ideal day would look like for you in five years time. Then work toward that goal.
Minimize your relationships
Going minimalist also means spending time with only the people you want to spend time with and focusing your social time on people who lifted you up.
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