The Next New Thing

The next new thing.  

10 Keys to Happier Living by Vanessa King lists a happiness idea that sounds simple, but in reality might not actually be. 

She states that, “Not wanting what we don’t have,” is a key to happiness. I have to agree, but sometimes it is difficult to get there. 

In talking to my brother the other day we had to agree that we had reached an age where we weren’t always thinking about the next new thing. I can remember a time in my life when that wasn’t so, when I found myself comparing my home to others, and wondering if it was enough?

I kept thinking that if I could finally move into a larger home than I would have arrived. Ironically, when deciding where to live this time smaller looked more appealing. The reality of keeping up with more square footage wasn’t something I aspired to anymore. 

King reminds us, “One factor that is toxic to our levels of happiness is constantly comparing ourselves to others and wanting what we don’t have...”

Learning to be content in life might just be a recipe for happiness. It’s not that you can’t ever aspire to have more, but rather being content in the moment helps you not to waste your precious time wishing for something you don’t have. 

We live in a world of comparison, and the next new thing. Social media makes it blatantly obvious what others are doing, and falling into the comparison trap just won’t bring you joy. 

Focus on your daily blessings, and let them bring you happiness.