Happy people are content
Happy people seemed to be naturally content. They always seem cheery and fulfilled, no matter what happens in their lives. Have you wondered what their secret sauce is? How can they always stay so happy when the rest of us grip and worry about how hard our lives are? Here are some of the most typical qualities of truly fulfilled people. Do your best to integrate some of these strategies into your own life.
1. Happy people follow their passion
Following your passion doesn’t have to mean giving up your 9 to 5 and living in an ashram. It may be as simple as including what you love doing in your life. Think of what makes you feel good – maybe it’s writing, drawing, ceramics, hiking, or dancing. It doesn’t matter. What matters is that you make space for it in your life. And do it regularly, not just when you can fit it in.
2. They focus on their goals
Fulfilled people usually have a set of goals they want to achieve. Not an impossible laundry list, but a small number of achievable, meaningful goals will challenge but not overwhelm them. Keeping your goals attainable sets you up for success and greater happiness.
3. They are comfortable with imperfection
Perfectionists are almost guaranteed to be unhappy, dissatisfied people. You’re much more likely to feel fulfilled if you set yourself high but not impossible standards. This is where each success is a stepping stone towards meeting your goals. Match this with a commitment to look for opportunities to improve continually. Without beating yourself up, you will move ahead in leaps and bounds.
4. Happy people are kind
Take a look at the people you notice are happy, and you’ll see one thing in particular that they share. Happy people are almost universally kind and generous. They help others; they let other drivers into the traffic and hold the door or the elevator open. Not for any other reason than it’s a kind thing to do. And as a bonus, making other people happy makes you happy too.
5. They give their best effort
Fulfilled people focus on what they do and give it their best shot. Whether you win or lose doesn’t matter too much if you give it your all. So, focus on what you love, and do it to the best of your abilities. Enjoy the process, and don’t worry so much about the outcome.
Conclusion
Happy people who are fulfilled in life are those who, at some point, recognize some form of dissatisfaction in their lives. Realizing what they were doing wasn’t working, they decided to pursue a life different from anything they had done before.
As a result, they found a life of purpose and meaning. A life they could be proud of. So, can you? You already realize that there is more to life. All that’s waiting for you is to practice what you know and have learned.
Don’t be afraid to start small. Remember, discovering this kind of soul-deep satisfaction isn’t an overnight process. It’s a journey you’ll enjoy for the rest of your life.
