self-contentment
noun
self-con·tent·ment
ˌself-kən-ˈtent-mənt 
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Perhaps the ultimate answer to self-contentment is have less, not more.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2026
The study identifies 12 specific life factors that predict whether an older adult will age with dignity and resilience—and inner attitudes dominate: self-contentment, optimism, and a sense of purpose all outrank physical capability and financial security.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2026
The study identifies 12 specific life factors that predict whether an older adult will age with dignity and resilience—and inner attitudes dominate: self-contentment, optimism, and a sense of purpose all outrank physical capability and financial security.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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“Self-contentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contentment. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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