For many, the practice of contentment is a completely new idea. Learning, practicing and becoming good at contentment means  we come to enjoy our life more and more.  In this episode we discover how to practice contentment with ourselves, other people, and our life. 

Link to the Character Strength Survey mentioned, https://www.viacharacter.org

Health is the foremost possession, 

Contentment, the foremost wealth,

Trust, the foremost kinship, 

And Nirvana, the foremost happiness.

—Buddha, The Dhammapada

References

Buddha. The Dhammapada, translated by Gil Fronsdale. (2011). Shambala, pp. 54.

Kaufman, S. (Host). (2019, Mar. 21) “Ignite Your Character Strengths” [Podcast]. The Psychology Podcast. Retrieved from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychology-podcast/id942777522?i=1000432732066

McGrath, R., & Niemiec, R. (2020). “VIA Survey” [website]. Retrieved from https://www.viacharacter.org