Comments on: The Cure for What Ails You: How to Beat the Misery of Discontentment http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: The joys of decluttering « Stirring the Jam http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-66529 The joys of decluttering « Stirring the Jam Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:36:51 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-66529 [...] with the idea yesterday, not knowing what the weather forecast for the week would be. Inspired by this article over at Zen Habits, the progress being made by Jack over at Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity, as [...] [...] with the idea yesterday, not knowing what the weather forecast for the week would be. Inspired by this article over at Zen Habits, the progress being made by Jack over at Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity, as [...]

]]> By: Around the Web: Rainy Saturday Edition | the ¢entsible life http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65861 Around the Web: Rainy Saturday Edition | the ¢entsible life Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:13:33 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65861 [...] Habits on Beating Discontentment: My favorite tip declutter for 5 minutes. I love to declutter when I’m feeling stagnant or [...] [...] Habits on Beating Discontentment: My favorite tip declutter for 5 minutes. I love to declutter when I’m feeling stagnant or [...]

]]> By: Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65371 Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:57:31 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65371 Great Lao Tzu quote to start the post. It's a wondeful message. Pura Vida Jonathan Great Lao Tzu quote to start the post. It’s a wondeful message.

Pura Vida

Jonathan

]]> By: Vample http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65336 Vample Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:08:49 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65336 More than anything else, discontentment is one of the deadliest killers of happiness. Those who are rich but unhappy, should read this blog. More than anything else, discontentment is one of the deadliest killers of happiness. Those who are rich but unhappy, should read this blog.

]]> By: Eric http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65317 Eric Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:40:21 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65317 This is a great post. Another step to think about here is avoiding other discontents. People that are habitual complainers or that perceive that everything in their lives is going wrong can only further bring you down. I have recently learned how breaking ties with such people can have a positive effect on my own well-being. This is a great post. Another step to think about here is avoiding other discontents. People that are habitual complainers or that perceive that everything in their lives is going wrong can only further bring you down. I have recently learned how breaking ties with such people can have a positive effect on my own well-being.

]]> By: Six Figure Debt » Blog Archive » Humpday “good news” roundup! http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65016 Six Figure Debt » Blog Archive » Humpday “good news” roundup! Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:31:23 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65016 [...] The Cure for What Ails You: How to Beat the Misery of Discontentment @ Zen Habits Popularity: unranked [?] [...] [...] The Cure for What Ails You: How to Beat the Misery of Discontentment @ Zen Habits Popularity: unranked [?] [...]

]]> By: Martin Nguyen http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-65001 Martin Nguyen Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:59:48 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-65001 Thanks Leo for all your work. I'm going to be more appreciative to all those great content providers out there like yourself. Thanks Leo for all your work. I’m going to be more appreciative to all those great content providers out there like yourself.

]]> By: Niro Thambipillay http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-64999 Niro Thambipillay Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:44:33 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-64999 Leo, this is a brilliant article. The wisdom so simple, yet so powerful. What do I do when I feel a sense of discontentment? I do a lot of what you recommend: 1. Appreciate everything I have in my life right now (I have a "feel good" box under my bed of nice notes, momentos and little tit bits that remind me of lovely moments from my past) 2. Acknowledge everything I have already achieved to date (including challenges I have overcome) 3. Exercise 4. Indulge in something I'm passionate about The first 3 are self-explanatory but allow me to expand on #4. When I was unemployed some time ago, I knew I had to do something with my time and to get my mindset out of worrying about dollars and not having a job. So I asked myself a question: "What could I do right now that I'm completely passionate about?" As a result of that one question, I started to create a video of my trip to Africa. I had never edited video or photos before and it was the most amazing experience. It took be several weeks to get it done but everyday I found myself eager to get up and work on my project and my passion, rather than dreading getting up, having to apply for work. The end results: 1.I've now got a video that many people actually ask if I got it professionally done because it looks so great. I'm always proud to say that the video is completely the result of my efforts. 2. I have a great way to relive the memories of my awesome holiday to Africa 3. I have now learned a new skill which is proving quite lucrative as an internet marketer. So now whenever I am down or feeling a little discontented, I ask "What can I do that I'm passionate about?" My attitude and whole outlook immediately changes. Leo, this is a brilliant article. The wisdom so simple, yet so powerful. What do I do when I feel a sense of discontentment? I do a lot of what you recommend:

1. Appreciate everything I have in my life right now (I have a “feel good” box under my bed of nice notes, momentos and little tit bits that remind me of lovely moments from my past)
2. Acknowledge everything I have already achieved to date (including challenges I have overcome)
3. Exercise
4. Indulge in something I’m passionate about

The first 3 are self-explanatory but allow me to expand on #4. When I was unemployed some time ago, I knew I had to do something with my time and to get my mindset out of worrying about dollars and not having a job. So I asked myself a question: “What could I do right now that I’m completely passionate about?” As a result of that one question, I started to create a video of my trip to Africa. I had never edited video or photos before and it was the most amazing experience. It took be several weeks to get it done but everyday I found myself eager to get up and work on my project and my passion, rather than dreading getting up, having to apply for work. The end results:
1.I’ve now got a video that many people actually ask if I got it professionally done because it looks so great. I’m always proud to say that the video is completely the result of my efforts.
2. I have a great way to relive the memories of my awesome holiday to Africa
3. I have now learned a new skill which is proving quite lucrative as an internet marketer.
So now whenever I am down or feeling a little discontented, I ask “What can I do that I’m passionate about?” My attitude and whole outlook immediately changes.

]]> By: Andre http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-64943 Andre Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:36:02 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-64943 I love this blog, but you missed a very big one here. One of the best ways to fight discontentment is to put your faith in Shiva/Kali/Buddha/Mohamed/Zoroaster/Baal/Satan/the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Jabba the Hutt. You will not instantly lose all discontentment, but you will overall be much more content. I love this blog, but you missed a very big one here.
One of the best ways to fight discontentment is to put your faith in Shiva/Kali/Buddha/Mohamed/Zoroaster/Baal/Satan/the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Jabba the Hutt. You will not instantly lose all discontentment, but you will overall be much more content.

]]> By: Zune Holm http://zenhabits.net/2009/03/the-cure-for-what-ails-you-how-to-beat-the-misery-of-discontentment/#comment-64887 Zune Holm Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:06:37 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=2936#comment-64887 Dear Leo Your post is essential for most modern people, livíng in the rich parts of the world. My cure for discontentment is to read blog-posts like yours, and books that inspires me to look at the world with a new vision, and at the same time feel connected to other people. I think that lack of connection with oneself and other people creates discontentment. So I think the best advice is to reach out to others and make a positive action, and by that creating a new spiral of meaning in your life. Dear Leo

Your post is essential for most modern people, livíng in the rich parts of the world. My cure for discontentment is to read blog-posts like yours, and books that inspires me to look at the world with a new vision, and at the same time feel connected to other people. I think that lack of connection with oneself and other people creates discontentment. So I think the best advice is to reach out to others and make a positive action, and by that creating a new spiral of meaning in your life.

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