Humans are never satisfied

 

Why people are never satisfied with what they have

 

“For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that has made it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have.”

 ― John Steinbeck, The Pearl

Have you ever considered the idea that as we acquire more in life, we get less satisfied with it? Consider this: perhaps instead of celebrating your success on the day you received your diploma and were hired by one of the greatest firms, you were more concerned about when you would be paid your first salary. Or what could you do to succeed and rapidly advance to the next level? With each fantasy that comes true, our dreams have begun to grow more and more extravagant.

 

Do you agree that people are never content with what they have and constantly yearn for something new or different?

 

While not everyone will be like this, some people will be completely satisfied with whatever little they have in life, and then there will be those who will never, ever be content. Regardless of whether they have the resources, friends, colleagues, or jobs that everyone else may desire, their contentment will never be fully satisfied. So, what exactly is the reason for them to disconnect especially when they have more than one should have?

 

There may be several causes for this issue, so let's scroll down and attempt to grasp some of them:

 

·      Our love of new things:

Because of the peculiar way our brains work, the moment we see something new—a car, outfit, cell phone, pair of shoes, etc.—we begin to feel an emotional pull toward purchasing it. When something new is directly in front of us, we often feel the temptation to purchase it or to accomplish the goal right away. People, therefore, pursue exploring the unknown and acquiring things they do not already possess.

 

·      Pursuing the wrong things:

We may have needed new shoes, but the Allen Solley dress looked lovely, so we bought it despite our necessity. Occurs fairly frequently, right? Indeed, we frequently put off activities that are not urgent or even necessary — sometimes out of curiosity and sometimes due to social pressure. This applies to a variety of things, including jobs, incomes, homes, automobiles, and much more, in addition to clothing, jewellery, and other items.

 

·      High Expectations for ourselves:

Meeting or exceeding expectations, even when they are for oneself, is an endless journey. After realizing one, you immediately begin to see another. Sincerely, we have stopped living and appreciating our life and are instead chasing after other worldly goods. When we accomplish one goal, we virtually never stop to enjoy ourselves, but we are constantly upset or depressed when we fail to accomplish the other.

 

·      Internal conflict:

Everyone experiences internal conflict at some point in their lives. Not everyone who is taking a trip or purchasing a new automobile is joyful; they may also be depressed or alone, which no one can see. People also tend to overextend themselves during this time to keep their minds off the problems circling in their heads. Although they appear wonderful to the outside world, they could be miserable and dissatisfied inside.

 

·      Not appreciating what we already have:

This is a problem that practically all people on the earth have. They never take the time to appreciate the positive things that are there in front of them and instead focus on the things that are missing from their lives. People often feel envious of their family members, acquaintances, or co-workers for the tiniest of things without recognizing that they may already have something greater and better.

 

·      Social media:

Yes, this is a significant and leading cause of unhappiness in modern society. Occasionally, when we open social media, we see people boasting about their most recent accomplishments or purchases, and we begin to wonder if they can, why can't we? From that point on, the effort to ascend begins in full force. The same thing happens when we watch TV and see a commercial for something completely unnecessary in our lives, but we still buy it because the creators persuaded us that we needed it.

 

·      People are pretending:

There are hundreds of people in this world who are genuinely leading someone else's life. Consider a straightforward example: a singer performing on stage with incredible voice quality but yet unhappy. Why? Less money, a smaller audience, other singers who are better at self-promotion, and so on are possible explanations. If the singer were just focused on his singing and enjoying the moment he is in, he would be more satisfied than thinking about the world around him.

 

As we get older and mature, we come to appreciate the things and moments we have lost by obsessing over trivial, materialistic things while we were younger. At that point, we'll start to take comfort in all the little things going on around us. But why must we wait till we are older to appreciate how lovely the world is right now?

 

So, what can we do to ensure that we are always content, happy, and satisfied? In fact, what should we do?

 

E Do nice things for yourself –

Because, more often than not, we lose sight of our happiness in the quest to succeed and win. Doing lovely and wonderful things only for yourself without considering or caring about what other people may think about it might help you feel content.

 

E Forgive yourself and listen –

Why do we want others to listen to us when we are capable of being terrific observers and listeners? Talking to oneself can help you re-establish a connection with your inner self, so it's not always a sign that you're losing your mind. Talk about the things that make you happy, how much you value yourself, and how you can forgive yourself for the mistakes you made.

 

E Self-acceptance-

Self-acceptance is by far the hardest thing to undertake; it involves admitting that some goals are impossible to achieve or may not be worthwhile even if they are. In reality, you'll become a better and more content person by learning that what matters most is who you are and what you accomplish rather than constantly falling short of expectations and objectives.

 

E Eliminate negativity –

Negativity includes toxic people in a person's life as well as negative ideas and sentiments. It's time to talk to that person if you believe they are continually discouraging you and preventing you from feeling content or joyful. Telling those people that you might not be a good fit together and that you need to go on with your life is completely harmless. Since self-happiness is the true source of satisfaction.

In conclusion, many things are simpler to say than to perform. Humans are not designed to be satisfied; if they are, they would cease working hard and pursuing new goals. But it's crucial to know how to be joyful and satisfied with what you have accomplished at that very moment. Setting objectives is undoubtedly a motivator, but keep in mind that the same goals can also be a demotivator. Therefore, striking a balance between the two is crucial for both physical and mental health.