{"id":46,"date":"2020-08-23T10:38:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.xiyinofficial.com\/?p=46"},"modified":"2024-02-27T07:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:32:41","slug":"is-it-ok-to-feel-content-tips-on-finding-contentment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xiyinofficial.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/23\/is-it-ok-to-feel-content-tips-on-finding-contentment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Ok To Feel Content? (+ Tips On Finding Contentment)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n I think more often than not, being content is lumped in with being stagnant or a reason to be avoidant.
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\n For no reason in particular, I\u2019ve been thinking about this a lot lately. I think it\u2019s because I\u2019m feeling super at peace in my life. But because I\u2019m so at peace with where I\u2019m at, it makes me think, \u201cam I now being complacent?\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n I guess I\u2019ve realized that just because I say I\u2019m content, doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m without wanting to
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\n myself or my life. I think being content ultimately means that you\u2019re just ok with or without getting what you desire. I think society tells us we HAVE to fall into this trap of happiness\u2026in all aspects of our life\u2026at all times. I\u2019m definitely realizing that happiness trap just sets you up for failure.\n <\/p>\n

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\n what you have and where you are in life, instead of wishing things were different. Once you get past the notion that if you\u2019re content, you\u2019re settling, you can start setting goals for yourself that are REALISTIC, and work smarter to reach them. And in the process, you\u2019ll enjoy the process. I guess it\u2019s a weird concept to think that when you\u2019re content, it\u2019s definitely possible to feel fulfilled yet struggle at the same time. So yeah, you see and celebrate the good in your life all while working through whatever bad hand life throws at you.\n <\/p>\n

\n Here are some ways I found contentment in my life.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Take care of yourself
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\n Are we sick of hearing about how important it is to take care of yourself? There\u2019s really no other place to start than yourself. Sometimes we stay focused on the future because we imagine ourselves healthier, slimmer, happier, etc., but the only way to achieve those things is to take action. Here are a few things that work for me:\n <\/p>\n