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Being Content Means Accepting That Life Isn't Perfect

Just remember to enjoy the journey and not rush to make it happen.

Ali Carter

Aug 07, 2017

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Being Content Means Accepting That Life Isn't Perfect

As my senior year of college quickly approaches, I'm reminded of the many times I wasn't content with where I was on my journey: never making all A's, never having enough money, never seeming to be enough, and never being content with my social status. It's easy to become overwhelmed with all things you don't have or all the things you haven't completed yet. Learning to be content with your life isn't any easy task because our generation is always on the search for more. More money, more friends, more of everything; however, being content with where you are in life is a crucial to happiness.

"Self-reminder: You're still young and you're not supposed to have your whole life figured out yet. Don't stress. Everything will work out." - Anonymous

We all have moments where we feel bored and just overall unfulfilled with life. Things go wrong with either school, work, or our relationships and we focus all our energy on the negative aspects of life instead of the positive. Being content is about overlooking all the negativity in your life and choosing to be peacefully satisfied with what you have and where you are in life instead of wishing things were better or different.

Being happy with your life does not require your life to be perfect. Just because your life isn't perfect as it is, doesn't mean you shouldn't strive for future success or money, but just remember to be satisfied with where you are before you get where you're going.

Whether your journey is focused on school, work, or relationships just remember to enjoy the journey and not rush to make it happen: find contentedness with your life and happiness will be sure to follow.

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