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Complacency is commonly defined as a state of self-satisfaction where we feel content and may overlook potential risks surrounding us. The latter part of this definition is particularly unsettling to me, as it suggests a lack of urgency or the discomfort that often accompanies excessive contentment.
We are instinctively driven to seek more than mere satisfaction. This isn’t necessarily a reflection of selfishness—though some individuals may exhibit such traits!—but highlights our natural desire to realize our full potential. Prolonged complacency can lead to missed opportunities for greatness and even regression. Self-doubt may creep in, making us question our abilities and, ironically, the reasons behind our self-satisfaction. Remaining in this comfortable bubble too long, without confronting setbacks, challenges, or problems, can diminish our confidence.
So before you become too entrenched in this comforting complacency, take a moment to ponder these questions:
How long do you feel a sense of self-satisfaction each day?
What thoughts arise when you’re trying to maintain your contentment?
What do those thoughts reveal to you?
How aware are you of those messages?
If you choose to ignore them, what occupies your focus instead? Why?
Considering what matters most to protect or maintain right now, where do you want to focus your attention?
What will this focus provide for you?
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