Progress shouldn’t really mean getting a bigger house just because you can. Here’s a quote from Cindy:

Perhaps countering conventional belief that more material possession equates happiness isn’t supposed to be a cake walk. You get rattled, you feel discouraged, and sometimes you even feel like a loser.

It’s true. Having friends who are always buying new things and living the consumerist American dream can be a bit depressing. Even if you agree with living a more simplified life, how do you reward yourself for working hard?

The following rewards/benefits occur to me:

Peace of mind, less clutter to clean and store, more free time to enjoy nature by not shopping endlessly for things, a clear focus on family and friends, and, if you feel like it, a fun trip or a nice dinner out.

How do you reward yourself without buying things?

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