Why are people not contented with what they have?!? Why do we want more?!? is it instinct?!? how do we correct this attitude?!?
2007-04-04 04:59:27 · 21 answers · asked by Tungsram 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It's just natural for us to want more than what we've got. I mean, if you had to choose between one stick of gum or two, wouldn't you pick two? Some are selfish in the subject of wanting more, but those feelings are something people have no control over. We're only human.
2007-04-04 05:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Katelynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being content with what you have can be good or bad, pending the circumstances prevailing.
For example, you may have achieved a promotion but do consider yourself to be suitable for a higher position, then there ought to be nothing wrong with aiming to better yourself in work. You can do so while appreciating what you have. And this is where it really is about, to appreciate what you have while aiming for impriovement.
Likewise with finances. You may desire to earn more but as long as you appreciate what you have there can be no wrong in seeking to better yourself financially.
It is another matter if you seek to get more money out of greed.
I have always said that I rather drive a old car from point A to point B without having problems then to drive a new car what will not bet me to point B.
When I purchased a new car it was to me a lemon and ever since I have shyed away from buying new cars.
Even so my wife urges me on to buy a new car I make clear I rather use the car we have as it does me fine.
It is all about "appreciating" what you got and then you may aim for improvement but at least if you do not achieve improvement then you in the mean time enjoy life.
No good to live your life aiming for something without having the enjoyment of what you allready got.
For those who simply do it out of greed we ought to explain to them that that if they are not content with what they got then they will never be contended regardless what they achieve.
Most people seek to achieve more and a better financial position because of the secutrity and the prestige this may bring with it.
There is no need to correct this provided it is done in an appropriate manner. If not, then tactfully explain matters to the person concerned.
2007-04-04 12:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by INSPECTOR-RIKATI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We live in a world where we want "bigger, better, faster, more." It doesn't help that society seems to value materialistic success. So, we try to constantly get more than we really need. Even for people who don't want to value these things, it easily happens. We have so many options: new technology, products, etc. It is easy for us to crave more. We want to have the best things in the world- and keep up on top of everyone else.
It is not easy to break from the mentality, but you are a strong and unique person for wanting to try. Ask yourself what you really need and want you just want. Do you have to buy that new shirt? Try waiting a month and see if that "want" is still there. More likely than not, you will realize you don't want it as much anymore - if at all.
Cherish the important things in life and relish in the simple pleasures. Make a list of things that would be fun for you - that cost virtually nothing. A picnic in the park, writing a book, making a photo album, etc. And remember, it's not bad to want new things- as long as he doesn't overpower your life. Treat yourself every now and then. And choose wisely.
2007-04-04 12:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by January 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are looking for happiness, but things do not increase the chances that you will be happy. The percentage of unhappy people stays the same whether you are rich or not. The key is nowing this and working from within to achieve happiness or contentment.
2007-04-10 23:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ray T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you see this as an attitude that needs to be corrected? I am thankful for people who wanted more!! Because someone wanted more; I have a car,telephone,pc,lights,stove, fridge,etc. If I want to travel I can go by bus, train, plane and if I choose to drive, I can listen to Satellite or I can let someone else drive while I watch my DVD!!.I am thankful for people who wanted more, aren't you?
2007-04-11 09:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by 2be4real 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes there can be a lack of various things that cause people to want more. For instance it could be attention or not being sexally satified or it could just mean sometimes women are very hard to understand and sometimes we find others on the side to for fill that need that we are looking for. Most women don't know what they want they just confused but looking for something but don't know what.
2007-04-12 11:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sweets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the childhood we observe others to learn that we must be after satisfying our sensual and mental / psychological desires. Because they give us pleasure. The more pleasure we have more interesting and attractive it appears to live a life. So, this is normal. So those who contended are not normal. But the real person is the one who develops control over senses and the mind. He decides how much pleasure he will allow the senses and the mind to enjoy. When one is such control he gets the pleasure of being master of himself and of his senses and mind, rather than himself being a slave of the senses and the mind. This new pleasure is more pleasureable because of the element of freedom to chose, to consume to abstinate. Then you are at peace with you. You feel and appear contended.
2007-04-11 14:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by sensekonomikx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people have "crab mentality"(it means you always want to be the best).You "pull" down so you can win but in this case, you try to outshine each other.Sometimes people are just dont have self-esteem.Some just want to improve their selves for 2 reasons, 4 love and 4 nothing.Hope I answered your question. Also to solve it we just have to remember Be happy on what you are now. Maybe God made us look like this for a good reason.
2007-04-12 01:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by juanpocholotiongco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because we are constanly comparing what we have to what others have- you see what others have that you don't and you want more. But we lose sight of the fact that there are lots of people who don't have as much as us. We focus on what we don't have instead of what we do have. I feel the same way- I'm 25 and its hard for me to watch MTV's super sweet 16 where these spoiled rotten kids that are getting Jaguars and Hummers and Bentley's for thier first cars- and 16th birthday parties that cost thier dope parents $250000.00. And not one of them seems thankful- they yell at thier parents and at everybody involved- they don't realize how lucky they are.
2007-04-04 12:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power of the human mind is always thirsty for more because of the way it functions
There is a dsire to do better to get more to be more successful as that gives you a purpose for your existence
2007-04-10 04:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋