The hustle and bustle of everyday life leaves us with a lot of unintended stress. There are ways to increase contentment by managing your stress levels. Take a break from mindlessly scrolling through social media and news websites. Managing your stress levels is the key to creating a life full of contentment. With an absence of stress, you allow your body and mind more room for positive emotions and feelings. This doesn't need to be a full high-intensity workout circuit. Instead, it can be something as simple as a walk or a gentle yoga practice.