![]() Thus, when Coronavirus broke out, I was able to painlessly move my flight, pack my things, and leave Indonesia the next day.Įxamining Society’s Broken Relationship with Things and Happiness Because I can pack everything I own in less than an hour, it’s easy to pack up and head somewhere new.By owning very little, I’m able to freely travel around the globe.Instead, I’m focused on trying to enjoy every day and spend my time in ways that bring me meaning.I no longer believe that I can improve my quality of life by acquiring more material goods.By devaluing my relationship with things, it has forced me to strengthen my relationship with myself and to take ownership of my happiness and state of mind.If you don’t mind living in poor living conditions and if you don’t spend money on things, you’ll have a lot more flexibility to start a business and to chase your dreams.The fact that my lifestyle costs ½ to ¼ of many of my peers enables me to take much bolder business and life risks, to not have to do things (or jobs) that I don’t enjoy doing, and it has enabled me to financially retire at a young age. ![]() Instead of buying things, I buy the freedom to spend my time exactly how I want to spend it.Bonus Video: How Minimalism Makes You Happier (by me).Examining Society’s Broken Relationship with Things and Happiness.If you gave me a million dollars, I would continue to live the exact same life that I’m living now. I’ve been a minimalist and a frugalist since early 2017, and I wouldn’t live life any other way.ĭespite what society programmed into my brain as a child, I’ve found that owning less brings me peace and happiness. We’re used to seeing people brag about what they own and to show off their wealth with fancy cars and shiny watches.Įverything I own fits into two backpacks. We’re supposed to work hard and buy things that will showcase our “success” in life. Studies show that beyond $75,000 per year (in the U.S.), happiness does not increase. The idea that we need material things to be happy is false. “Very little is needed to make a happy life it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” -Marcus Aurelius Note: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you click on a link and purchase an item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
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