Zufriedenheit

Are you still happy or already content? Self-optimization is in: We constantly struggle with the thought of how to get the best out of ourselves and our daily lives. Unfortunately, the results are often not as good as hoped. The desire for more can make us quite unhappy. It's time to pause: What is truly important? The only state in which one achieves sustainable well-being is contentment. Unlike unpredictable happiness, it is lasting and based on a fundamental affirmation of life. Science journalist Christina Berndt describes what contentment is and how to achieve it. She draws on the latest research, allows people who have overcome crises and found their own solutions to speak, and shows how one can train resilience and other ingredients for contentment.