There are only two ways: make more or desire less
The western way of thinking tends to measure success in a highly material sense. From a young age we are conditioned to compete and as we journey through life we tend to develop an insatiable appetite for more.
Whether it is a promotion at work, social status, or just a want of the finer things of life, most people feel the only way they can achieve their goal is to work harder and try to earn more money.
A quick reality check shows that this approach causes problems with stress, family break-ups, health, etc. And these problems often come at a cost equal to or greater than the benefits gained from the effort and struggle.
Is there another way? The answer is “Yes”, what’s more it’s simple and puts you back in the drivers seat.
It involves stepping back and really thinking about what you want and why you want it. Learn to become very objective and analyses your motivations for the things you want. The ability to discern between needs and wants becomes a very powerful ally in a world that encourages ‘more is better’.
This approach helps to recognize what’s OK about your current circumstances. Rather than feeling like you need to change numerous elements in your environment, you will be able to condense issues down to the one or two stand out things that if changed can make a big difference.
By crossing non-essential items off the list and taking stock of what you have already, you’ll start to discover a hidden wealth of time, peace and money.
This is the approach we use at Life Coach Auckland. It saves endless sessions spent chasing unnecessary wants and allows you to focus on the things you need to create a great life.
Wishing you wealth, peace and happiness – Vaughan
