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Amy Makechnie's avatar

My daughters and I are having a "no spend April" except for the "essentials". Defining an "essential" has been eye-opening. That book I "need?" not really. The food I "need" - I could eat what I already have in my cupboards for the next month and be totally fine. The jeans I really really want from JCrew and there's a 30% discount right now? Those I NEED, right??? It's been a very good exercise (and it's only April 10!) I think the quote is right on. The less I consume and "want," the more I see how much I actually have and don't "need" much more...

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Noah Sochaczevski's avatar

I like this idea. That's a really cool exercise! Gotta check back in with you at the end of the month :)

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zozo's avatar

love this! I wanna go camping now

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Noah Sochaczevski's avatar

There's beautiful camping in Georgia and Tennessee!

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David S's avatar

I *want* 10 hours of sleep...

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Noah Sochaczevski's avatar

but do you want it more than you wanna play hockey??

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David S's avatar

Therein lies my dilemma :)

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Noah Sochaczevski's avatar

I catch myself saying "I need to get X or Y done" but in truth I just WANT it done. I think that's a common example. No wonder anxiety levels aren't that closely connected to wealth.

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