Over the last decade or so, life has consistently been enriched by an ever-growing array of facilities, ongoing gadget inventions, and day-by-day increments in luxuries. This is quite exciting; however, during the same period, people have increased their love for materialistic things abruptly, which has directly or indirectly reduced their overall happiness index. Nowadays, we have more luxuries but less delight and higher stress levels. We have more sugar, blood, and heart patients than we did a decade ago. The reason for all the stress and anxiety is simply that we are not living a simple life.
Below are some tips which can simplify your life and may amplify the happiness scale of your life:
Avoid Getting Influenced: You don't have to follow every single trend in society. If your friend has purchased a new BMW, you don't need to buy a Mercedes to impress. Live for yourself, not for others. If you purchase a high-end luxury car today, your love for it will end soon, and you will be selling it at a considerable financial loss. I am not forbidding you to purchase luxury things, but do so once in a considerable duration of time.
Avoid Impulse Buying: You don't need to buy every single gadget you like in the shop. Do your Needs Vs Wants analysis. Buy only if it really increases your peace of mind. Remember that nowadays, the standard life of every gadget (phone, tablet, laptop, jewelry, etc.) is more or less six months because of new products released by several companies.
The Six-Month Rule: Generally speaking, anything which has not been used in the last six months will most likely not be used in the next six months. Give such things (shoes, garments, toys, mobiles, household items) to charity. This will help spread happiness in society and reduce your clutter at home.
Avoid Credit Card Usage: Avoid this as much as you can. Debt is a silent stress, eating up your mental health slowly. Your brain might get old while you are young at heart. You might develop high blood pressure or sugar because of stress due to credit. Live a credit-free life.
Learn to Say No: Don't accept every single attractive offer from a bank representative or a car loan company. Do your "Needs Vs Wants" analysis. Careful spending is always recommended.