Maximizers vs. Satisficers: Which Approach Leads to Happiness?

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Maximizers search for the best decisions, while satisficers are content with good enough. Research shows that satisficers tend to be happier. Applying this approach to work can lead to finding contentment in our jobs. While it's important to aim for excellence and innovation, we must also recognize that our jobs are just a part of who we are and strive for balance in all aspects of our lives.

Many of us have internalized the message that there’s one dream job for us and we shouldn’t stop until we find it. So we tweak our resumes and browse LinkedIn in the hopes of finding a role that helps us self-actualize. But first determining what matters and recognizing that we may already have it is a better recipe for happiness.