Owning fewer things can be great for you in so many ways. Luckily, our society is beginning to shift in the direction of rejecting too much consumerism, and focusing on what really matters. If you own less stuff, you will be less stressed and have more time and motivation to experience more. If you are thinking about making a change in your life, here are convincing reasons why you should consider downsizing what you own.
50. Focusing on Friends and Family
It is possible to spend time with friends and family no matter how much stuff you have, of course. However, if you are less worried about acquiring material things, you free up more time to talk to your family and friends about things that are important. How often do you find yourself discussing the shoes, car, or clothing that you want to buy? Are these topics really that important, and do they bring you closer with another person? Not really. This is especially true around the holidays. Some people are hyper-focused on what gifts they are going to buy someone, instead of planning how to spend time with that person. Instead of focusing on material things, try to ask yourself how you could spend that same amount of money creating a memory that would last a lifetime.