Leveling the Mindset Makes Desires Easier to Satisfy

Contentment means being satisfied with the state of things. "Contentment brings constant happiness" emphasizes a mindset: it teaches us to approach honor and disgrace, gain and loss, with a correct and peaceful attitude.

A contented heart is calm; when the heart is calm, joy naturally arises within.

In this materialistic society, can you maintain a peaceful state of mind? Please choose according to your real situation.

1. Do you feel forced to follow the rules?

A. Yes, sometimes I do.

B. Rarely or never.

C. Yes, I often feel frustrated because I have to follow the rules.

2. Do you like your job?

A. Most of the time, but not always.

B. Yes.

A. Occasionally.

B. Often.

C. Rarely or never.

Scoring Criteria

Choose A: 1 point; Choose B: 2 points; Choose C: 0 points.

Test Results

Less than 25 points: You are not very satisfied with your life.

Perhaps you feel helpless and distressed because you haven't achieved your life dreams or are already exhausted; maybe you think life is too short and you don't have enough time to do many things you want; maybe you are dissatisfied with your current job and often think about what you'd truly like to do while working; maybe you are going through a difficult or stressful period in life... These are situations everyone may encounter.

If your situation matches the above, now is a good time to examine and evaluate your life, especially focusing on the positive aspects and asking yourself what you have gained. Maybe you have a stable and enjoyable job and a harmonious family, which is an achievement in itself; maybe you have a favorite sport or hobby and can devote more time to enjoying it... All these are things to be grateful for and should not be reasons for disappointment.

25–39 points: You are basically satisfied with your life, though you may not realize it yet.

Although you are not lacking in ambition, you will not risk pursuing these goals if it endangers your happiness, current lifestyle, or those closest to you.

However, deep inside, you often feel a sense of dissatisfaction, believing you could achieve more, and thus feel some regret.

Even so, you still believe that, overall, most of your goals have been achieved. Therefore, there is no reason to make any changes, even if many others—such as parents, teachers, friends, and colleagues—eagerly tell you how you should approach life. After all, only when these goals matter to you are they truly important. Thus, you are your own chief expert, and you have the right to decide your own life path.

40–50 points: Your score shows that you are satisfied with your life. Therefore, you likely possess happiness and inner peace. This happiness spreads to those around you, especially your immediate family.

You are a lucky kind of person, able to find your own small world. You truly understand that contentment brings constant happiness, which is something many people envy about you.

Further reading: The eight expressions of a golden mindset.

In life, what good mindsets can lead you to a fulfilling life?

First, of course, is an optimistic mindset.

Life is never entirely smooth, so difficulties and setbacks are inevitable, and opportunities usually come together with adversity. Without optimism, you cannot unleash your energy, lift the veil of hardship, and seize opportunities for success.

Second, successful people also possess a confident mindset.

When facing challenges, confident people choose to accept them, while those who lack confidence choose to avoid them. Only confident people can fully realize their potential, while those who lack confidence waste time in self-doubt.

As someone who desires success, we also need to have an enterprising mindset.

"The great roc spreads its wings, aiming for a thousand miles." Truly accomplished people set lofty goals from the first step of their journey. Running a marathon and a sprint require different approaches and reach different finish lines. Only those who always strive to go farther can go farther.

A humble mindset is also a precious attitude.

Some people describe humility as the 'empty cup mentality': always considering yourself an empty cup allows you to continuously absorb new things and keep growing. Imagine carrying a heavy backpack, your mind always full of the past or present; how can you absorb more fresh nutrients and go farther on the path to success? Only humility can bring more gains.

"Ninety percent of failures are not due to defeat, but to giving up hope for success." This statement reveals another good mindset we need—perseverance.

Once, a man dug a well. He gave up after digging 9 meters on the first well, and 8 meters on the second. He kept digging, making ten wells, but none produced water. Why? Because water was at 10 meters deep, but he didn't persist. He was just 1 meter away from success.

Nowadays, many people job-hop to seek opportunities, but what they really need is to persist a little longer. Sometimes, if you just persist a bit more, you'll be there when the opportunity arrives.

A good mindset also includes a sense of responsibility.

"The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility." This means capable people are entrusted with more responsibility. Conversely, those who understand responsibility will proactively improve their abilities.

Every step in life should be taken steadily. This tells us that a pragmatic mindset is very important.

Without fertile soil, even the most beautiful flowers cannot bloom for long; without sufficient food, even the most ambitious birds cannot fly very high.

People should also have a grateful mindset.

We can't live alone in this world; many things are impossible without others' help. So, we must remember our roots, repay kindness, and embrace the world with a grateful heart.

Gratitude is a connection between hearts; it allows your energy to grow by connecting with more hearts.

Of course, a good mindset is not limited to these. If you can draw analogies from the above, you'll discover even more good mindsets. Simply put, a mindset aligned with your goals is a good mindset; conversely, a bad mindset needs adjustment until it fits your goals.