How to be contented on what you have?

[Saksham]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

At some point in my life a friend told me something very wise: if you live a simple life then your problems are like your life, simple, so if you develop addiction to different stuff then everything get's complicated so you will face only trouble.

[kylekyle2000]

Just learn how to be thankful and do not set your eyes to material things or possessions so that you can focus on things that really matter.

[skillink]

Human nature is indeed "never satisfied" so many people who when there is a new item or new model they buy but if it suits the functionality they need then it is not why, but if only for style alone it will be a waste of money except him is a rich man.

[elash]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

A lot of people are experiencing this kind of being not contended on what they have and the cause of being not contended is our behaviour which is envy and to solve this kind of behaviour is be contended on what you have, simple but that's the best solution and live without a luxury because youth now a days is having this kind of behavior.

[drunkbillmurray]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

You should be thankfull for what you have but never  but your head down and keep looking for progress and success in the things you love.
That's the way to success in life, no matter what, do what you want do without making other feel bad in the process.

[kalakabgr]

You need to know yourself very well, if you are not in peace with your inner self you will try to fill that gap with other stuuf and that stuff is never enough, doesn't matter how much money do you have. That is the point behind your question, how to answer it is hard, is something i been trying to do with myself for a while and doens't seem to improve

[Naoko]

I think it's a constant work on ourselves...every day it's our choice - to concentrate on the negative or to see the positive and be grateful that you have what is you have

[crisasimo10]

Contentment is a past and present position achievement a man have attained in life is one thing to be content with. Even in the state of nothingness contentment must prevail. Contentment is not measure of having but also of having not. Be content of what we have means don't desire those things which are beyond your reach. Beyond that is covetousness

[Xerox101]

Try to value and appreciate things even it was small or big. Contentment of what you have is basic essential for you to be happy. Don't be so hard for yourself if you cannot reach or beyond your limit.

[lagoon88]

You have to be content with what you have, or you will create trouble for yourself.

[Saksham]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

The secret is in the life of the monks, just try to have a simple life and everything comes by itself. We are lucky considering that the retro things are more and more popular.

[Andrianla]

That is our nature as human beings but we have to think of more items that are more useful so that we not only buy what we want but what we need.

[Snub]

Always you need to be content with what you have and less listen to the opinions of others. If you are not happy with what you have just imagine that in a moment you will not have anything. Think about it.

[kylekyle2000]

In order to be content, learn to first look around you and be appreciative in everything that you have. Next, learn to live within your means and not focus on material things.

[reymartH]

If you can learn to develop the right mindset, you can be happy now, without changing anything else. You don’t need to wait until you’ve changed everything and made your life perfect before you’re happy — you have everything you need to be happy right now.

[balintong15]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

I also always something to buy like make up, dresses, shoes. but I have more things to my cabinet I realized idont like to buy anything for me I'm contented for what I have I spend my money to my children.

[automail]

As I observed myself it looks like I never stop on planning to buy new things that I dont have yet.

You don't have to worry because that is just how our mind works.To want more is something positive in my opinion. Always strive for greatness and want more. Without those mindset we will end up being poor or just a simple life. Nobody wants that. We want to save money for our family so that they won't have money problems in the future. To want more is never wrong in my opinion.

[maminelly]

Satisfaction with life does not depend on how many things you can afford to buy. Look at the millionaires who have everything. They do not feel satisfaction and therefore go into politics or are engaged in extreme sports.

In my experience, contentment is only temporary. Humans are known for always wanting more. A perfect example of this is our never ending to-do-lists in life. After completing each task in the list, we then create another one to accomplish another thing that that we want. This cycle is usually called 'living' and it's basically the essence of human beings because we can never be contented. Although, some say contentment is a choice, albeit temporary. This can be usually achieved with the usual luxuries from the well-off part of society. It also depends on the person's outlook and state in life. If you live in an impoverished state, having a good-paying job and a sturdy home can temporarily make you satisfied with your life until you get used to it and begin to want more. Goodluck on looking for pure contentment! Hope this helped.

[mylifeisorandom]

Demand less and buy less. Use what resources you have and control your spendings. Do not buy anything that you may not need. Be wise about money. Think about each expenses before you buy something.

[youarehere]

be satisfied on what you have and be thankful and dont be greedy i think that would help