By O.L./Sway Buckley
In yesterday's article, we covered the comparison trap of marriedpreneurs.
The question becomes, then, if we want to avoid getting caught in the comparison trap, are we to be complacent or content with where we are instead?
For natural-born 'doers' like ourselves, it's easy for us to go from one extreme to another. But the truth is we can be content without becoming complacent.
Contentment is always the goal.
Not complacency.
Contentment: a state of happiness and satisfaction.
Complacency: Feeling as though one does not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous
When we decide to be in a state of contentment (not to be confused with being fulfilled from reaching a goal), there is no room for competition or complacency. You can (and should) still strive to achieve goals without it being a toxic path. The litmus question is, "Are you willing to find happiness and some level of satisfaction on the journey instead of saving it for the end?"
Below are three practical ways we work to stay in a state of contentment.
- Don't Wait: Celebrate in real-time
- Fix Your Focus: Decide to focus on what is going right vs. what isn't
- Stay aware: Triggers can alter the emotional state at a moment's notice; stay alert.
A great way to keep this consistent is in your daily legacy meetings with your spouse. If you need help getting started, use our free Marriedpreneur Checklist here.
Here's to living purposefully, powerfully, and profitably in sync,
O.L. & Sway
O.L. is a former banker turned real estate consultant and entrepreneur. Sway is a former CEO of a staffing firm she started on her dorm room floor to pay for college. Together they co-own Marriedpreneur Life Consultancy, equipping married entrepreneur couples with high-level systems to scale without strain. They're the co-hosts of The Marriedprenuer Life Podcast, which was praised as one of Wedding Wire's top relationship podcasts. Learn more at MarriedpreneurLife.com.