Happiness could be cheap

I had a moment today where I recalled a moment in my life where I always felt I needed a lot more things to be happy and comfortable. I saved numerous pictures of clothing I felt I needed to wear that would finally fulfil me, looks that would make me feel complete and random accessories that I felt would make my life complete. Image source I don't know what exact point it was where I realized none of these things would bring me happiness but when I did, I became a lot freer with myself and others and funny enough I got to have all these things I felt I needed and truly, they weren't the source of my happiness.

I got to a point where I spent almost $100 on skin care products, I'm at the point where I wear pretty much anything I want and contrary to what my younger self would have believed, these things are not exactly that great.

I realised early enough, thankfully, that if I really need to look a certain way, I can do it without breaking the bank or changing anything about myself. I've done it so many times to know this.

These things have always been fleeting for me. I buy new clothes every now and then and I get rid of the old ones. My younger self would be so impressed by me now and sad at the same time because she looked forward to these things so much thinking they would complete her but she was always complete.

It took me a long while to realize where I gain my complete happiness and I never really needed to break the bank for them. The simple things like the time out I spend with family and close friends, certain meals that make my tastebuds dance and music that lifts my soul.

These things don't cost up to $100 and they don't stress me like clothing does most days. They just make me feel really good and isn't that all life is about? The great feelings and memories we get to carry with us into old age?

Ever since I discovered these simple sources of happiness I stopped wanting so much. There's no doubt that I still get sad about the state of the job market and my difficult quest to find a suitable job because there's still the aspect of professional fulfilment that's necessary, however, the absence of a job doesn't take away my happiness.

I'm glad I got to realize this early enough and not cloud my mind with imaginations of perfect joy from things that really don't matter. It makes me a lot more content and to reach for my goals with a bit more confidence.

About Me

Hi, my name is Karina and I'm a Product Designer. I love to write about my design process and random cool ideas I have as they come. I'm also always job hunting and looking out for projects I can collaborate on so if you'd like to work on something together, you can contact me and also check out my portfolio;

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