During my recent online explorations, I came across an intriguing article.
In a comment on an article, a European said that Americans usually expect happiness and wonderful things, but individuals from other countries don’t consider happiness as their default state. They are more happily surprised when wonderful things happen to them since they expect negative things to happen in life.
This could be seen as having a negative viewpoint. It might be considered realistic by some. There’s no denying that everyone defines happiness differently.
Certain people find enjoyment in owning expensive and ostentatious belongings. A person experiences pride and a sense of accomplishment when they succeed in their business or vocation. They purchase luxurious automobiles, large homes, and frequently getaways.
But are they genuinely delighted with these things? Or do they see them as happy-checking points? For example, are you happy every day of your life if you own a firm that covers the bills but not the finer things in life? Or are you anticipating the next success and believing that it will bring you happiness?
“I’ll be content if I can earn X amount of money this year.”
“I’ll be content if I make enough money in 2024 to travel to Greece and Italy for vacation.”
“I’ll be happy if business is booming and I can finally afford that new Mercedes Benz.”
They thus put in more effort at work. They put in more hours at work, endure difficult days, and spend fewer and fewer quality moments with their loved ones at home. Their emotional well-being plummets, and tension begins to interfere with their sleep. Nonetheless, they are at least financially successful.
Are they really content? Do you believe they are happy on a daily basis, or do they find delight in pursuing material possessions? Perhaps it’s the notion that after they arrive at whichever.
