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It's your salary day. You've divided your funds on the accumulated budget for your family. You provided money for food, electricity, water bill, internet provider, etc. You also save the budget that is for your emergency funds. Now what? There's still a remaining balance? Wow! What you will do with that? Maybe you think of buying new shoes, clothes, or gadgets.
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That is common among people nowadays. Especially, online shopping is always one click away. A lot of advertisement is shown online, on different sites that we browse, and it's always on sale. So, what we always end up with the remaining money is shopping and buying new things for us. But the question is... Is it worth the money?
I saw a statement on google last week. And it's what my title is, "Spend money on experiences instead of things". Do you agree with this? If you ask me... this statement got my attention, and I agree with it. That's why I ended up writing this topic.
Experiences vs Things
If you think about it, spending money on things can make you happy. It's either things that you need or want or even buying things out of envy. This makes you always happy. But what you don't realize is that buying this thing has a short span of happiness. Especially, if we love buying the latest gadgets, trending beauty products, or famous fashions. For example, let's say that you provided yourself with a new car that you also need because of your business.
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Getting it will surely make you happy especially if you certainly wanted it. After using that car, another new trend car is available on the market that is more comfortable to ride, with a lot of new features that are better than what you purchased. Because your car is a little bit out of trend, your happiness decreased, and you want a brand-new one. And because you want to maintain that happiness, purchasing a new car is always your priority. Well, it's okay to fulfill your desire, as long as you have your own money to buy. But the question is, is it worth the money?
How about spending money on experiences? Well, experiences come from different viewpoints. It's either experience from traveling, getting along with others, or learning new things.
In this part, I'll point out traveling. Spending money on experiences like traveling. If we think about it, traveling is one of the tiring activities yet satisfying things to do with your money.
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It's either you go to the beach, hike to mountains, or visit different tourist spots. Is it worth the money? Yes. Why? Well, doing this while you are still in your younger years is surely worth the money. You can enjoy the view and surroundings while your eyes can completely see. Hear music and melody while going to different places. Taste different types of food in different countries or spots. And lastly... Appreciate everything on earth while you still can. The time will come when you will get old, and traveling is not necessary. So, don't wait for that moment. That you'll regret why you didn't spend your money on creating memories and experiences. Start planning your next travel now. I'll assure you. THAT WILL SURELY MAKE YOU HAPPY. It will last longer than buying things that will not meet your expectations and are not worth the money you spend. From now on, think of how your money will be worth your hard work and dedication. Hope you learn something today. 😉
📌 This was previously posted on my blog at read.cash: https://read.cash/@Mayt/spend-money-on-experiences-instead-of-things-d7be4559