Satisfaction

Satisfaction, as defined in Google Dictionary...

• Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this
• • he smiled with satisfaction
  • managing directors seeking greater job satisfaction
• The payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation or claim
  • in full and final satisfaction of the claim
• What is felt to be owed or due to one, esp. in reparation of an injustice or wrong
  • the work will come to a halt if the electricity and telephone people don't get satisfaction
• Christ's atonement for sin
• The opportunity to defend one's honor in a duel
  • I demand the satisfaction of a gentleman

It is important to take satisfaction in ones accomplishments and achievements. Taking the opportunity to do so not only gives us a great sense of happiness, having achieved what one aimed for, it also encourages us to further what we have done and inspires us to keep working hard at what we love, enjoy and want to spend time participating in.