In this day and age, we are constantly trying to keep up with the Joneses’. Well, when you try and keep up with everyone else, you end up with a lot of stuff. Then we end up with reality shows like “Hoarders.”
Well, there is one reason having less stuff makes more sense….you don’t want to end up on the show. But, here are 6 reasons why having less stuff makes more sense.
#1 You Have More Money
Let’s face it; the more stuff you have, the less money you probably have because stuff costs money. The brand new upgraded cell phone is a whopping $900 bucks and the new High Definition TV is going to cost you $1500 or more. The more you have, the more you spend.
You can save more, too! Here is a Savings Challenge that we do every year!
#2 Experiences Are Better
Aren’t experiences with people far more better than having stuff? You get to enjoy the world around you, the environment, the seasons, and the people from different cultures. Having less stuff means you have more time for experiences, and those experiences are far better than buying all that stuff.
What about an affordable yet fun trip for your family? The possibilities are endless and you won’t feel guilty about taking time for experiences.
#3 It Makes House Cleaning Easier
The less you have to clean around the easier it is going to be to keep your house clean. The more things you have, the more things you have to clean, the more storage you need to have, and the more things you have to pick up and move to clean other things. Sticking to the minimum makes house cleaning much simpler.
You can spend your time moving things from one place to another, or you can be productive in cleaning. Check out this cleaning schedule.
#4 It Allows You to Be Productive
Our possessions take up more time than we even realize. Think about how many hours a day you are on your cell phone, binge watching episodes on Netflix, or playing video games that consume your day? The less stuff you have consuming your time, the more productive you can be around the house, around the neighborhood, and in your daily life.
You can easily tackle a room in your house in less than 5 minutes with less stuff. The time it takes to tidy a room and house with less stuff is one that is more relaxing!
#5 You Can Make Time For Things that Matter
We are always trying to work more so we can buy more, so we can have the best of the best. But, in reality none of those things matter. When we have less stuff in our lives, we have more time for the things that matter such as our kids, family, friends, and loved ones.
Family time is precious. Time with your kids is precious, and you can’t get that time back! Spend that time together and do something fun – even watching a movie or going to a local park!
#6 You Can Be Happier
People think that owning more stuff will ultimately make them happier. But, think about it, most celebrities can buy whatever they want, but they aren’t happier. It makes more sense to find joy in something other than stuff for your ultimate happiness.
Do you have too much stuff? Make a change today because it just makes more sense!