How to Raise Your Day-to-Day Satisfaction

Even when you check off every task you planned for the day, you can still end the evening thinking, “Is this really enough?”

Our abilities and the 24 hours we are given each day are finite. If you are already finishing what you commit to, you deserve to feel satisfied. When you do not, try the approaches below.

You Have to Discover Your Own Sources of Satisfaction

No single technique works for everyone, but many people benefit from the following ideas.

• Keep a journal.
• Exercise.
• Meditate.
• Sleep well.
• Practise gratitude or prayer.
• Contribute to your community.
• Invest in relationships with family and friends.
• Try something for the very first time.

Pick one that sparks your curiosity and experiment.

Look Back at Times You Felt Fulfilled

If you can recall a period when life felt meaningful, revisit what you were doing then. Analyse the ingredients that made it work. If that is hard to do alone, we are happy to help.

For Example:

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Come to think of it, I used to feel great when I made time to read every day.

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What made reading so satisfying?

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Probably the fresh ideas and the way my imagination expanded. I have not read much lately, so I will bring that back.

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That sounds wonderful. Pay attention to what kind of books give you that spark, and let’s build from there.

Also Guard Against Things That Lower Satisfaction

Increasing satisfaction is only half of the equation. The other half is stopping habits that drain it. A “stop-doing list” can help.

You Might Simply Be Working Too Hard

People who always try to do more benefit from deciding what not to do. Processing a mountain of tasks does not automatically raise your quality of life.