People that buy less are happier, according to a study published in Young Consumers. The more people endorsed materialistic values, the more they were competitive, manipulative and selfish, and felt depression, anxiety and health problems, and were dissatisfied with their lives. Materialism increased when people used more social media. ...Instead of just short-term hedonism, try sustainable happiness. People are happier if they can have more time instead of things, give more than get, appreciate what they have instead of trying to get what they don’t have, and create strong relationships and a life purpose. Experiments show happier people take more action, according to three studies published in The Journal of Positive Psychology. Those happier people promoted environmental issues, fought corruption, and attended rallies. When you feel ready, try even small acts of activism like signing a petition. It made people happier, possibly because it gave them a sense of purpose and a chance to meet others, according to a study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology.
