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Perspectives on Becoming: (2) How do you avoid the trappings of want? Someone always has cuter clothes, a fancier house, newer cars, and things, things, things. How do you learn to be content with what you've been given?
- By The Power of Moms
- Published 02/2/2008
- The Power of Sharing Ideas: What Works
A1. Decide to be happy for people who do have nice things. You do not need to compare yourself with others. Everyone is different (whether in their family situations, education, jobs, willingness to go into debt, etc.), and some people will just have more than you. It may take some time, but it is healthier to learn to accept that fact instead of insisting that you need to keep up with everyone else.
A2. Keep a gratitude journal.
A3. Realize that your worth as a person is not dependent on "things." Develop your strengths (things that money cannot buy), and whenever you begin to feel envious of someone else, remind yourself of all of the things you do/have/are that make you special, regardless of your income.
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Comment #1 (Posted by Saren)
Realize that people make different choices. One family may have really nice cars because that's important to them. Another may have a beautiful home because they have the money for that and/or are good at decorating and can make money go a long way in making their house look good, another may spend money on travel and vacations because they feel that is most important for their family. It's easy to feel like someone is "better off" than you when really, they've just made different decisions from you. Learn to be evaluate what you care about the most as a family and don't let other people's decisions bother you.