In our culture, it’s a common belief that being satisfied is a bad thing. We equate this with not having initiative or with being lazy, but personal satisfaction has many more benefits than risks. Being satisfied with the accomplishments you have doesn’t have to indicate that you’re not still yearning and seeking new and exciting ventures.
Never being satisfied implies a constant state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction that’s as bad for your physical health as if is for your mental health. It’s also hard to be in a relationship with an individual who is unfulfilled and discontent. Think about it, do you like being around individuals who can’t accept their own accomplishments? Compliments and congratulations seem to be thrown back in the giver’s face.
We all have responsibility–and power–to create our own lives to a large extent. There are a range of situations and challenges that we all face, but you get to choose what you do with your energy and your time. Craving new challenges and new adventures is a good thing, but having an inaccurate view of your past accomplishments only means you struggle to accept certain personal realities. Accepting your achievements doesn’t at all mean that you’re bragging or discounting other people.
Embrace who you are. Over-confidence or needing to point out what you have or what you’ve done–these are signs of low self-esteem. They also don’t make other people like us, but it’s also not attractive to diminish your accomplishments and deny your successes.
Appreciate and acknowledge your achievements. It just gives you the energy to be the person you want to be.