3 Factors That Promote Feelings of a Life Well Lived

According to the researchers, people derive fulfillment from many things, but three factors rise to the top: “unfolded self and life,” “worthwhile life,” and “positive impact and legacy.”

Here’s how the researchers define the components of life fulfillment:

• Unfolded self and life refer to the extent to which one can pursue projects that personally matter, be their unique self, and lead a true life.
• Worthwhile life relates to the perception that one can invest one’s own capacities well and can live a meaningful life.
• Positive impact and legacy refer to making a positive difference, leaving something of value, and doing something with one’s life that matters to others.

They found that people who considered the topic of a fulfilled life as important and who spent more time thinking about it assessed their lives as more fulfilled.

“The character strengths of hope, making efforts to attain goals, and zest (e.g., doing things wholeheartedly) are important for a fulfilled life,” they say. “Other strengths such as social intelligence, leadership, perspective, and bravery are also relevant.”

Other factors that promoted a fulfilling life were:

• Volunteering
• Spirituality
• Financial stability
• Education
• Positive childhood experiences

The researchers note that leading a fulfilling life is a long-term process and not one that can be achieved in a short amount of time.

Source; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202203/3-factors-promote-feelings-life-well-lived

Reflection on this article;

• People gain fulfillment from three key factors: unfolded self and life, worthwhile life, and positive impact and legacy.
• The path to fulfillment is different to everyone

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