Moreover, compared to instant gratification, sometimes the anticipation and sacrifice of saving up for a purchase, whether a necessity or a splurge gives us additional pleasure, endorphins, or satisfaction as we get closer and closer to reaching our goal. Often we appreciate a yearned for article all the more because we worked and saved to have enough moola to finally buy it.
(1) [Never signing up or] cutting the cable. The average cost of cable tv bundles for an American family is $1,600 per year, and another increase is expected before 2025 ends.
(2) [Never signing up or] cancelling subscriptions. Watching the sum of not spending grow in a piggy or bank account gives you a buzz.
(4) Walking to our destinations whenever possible to save transportation costs and the price of a gym membership!
(5) Washing, reusing and repurposing what we already own when an item is re-useable.
(6) Researching and keeping an eye on the item we are pining for to catch it at a discount. Never buy anything without looking for deals!
It’s been noted that instant gratification and over consumption don’t make people happier. When you never work or wait for anything, food and material things seem to lose their value -- their specialness.
In fact, waiting can double the pleasure: Often the anticipation brings us as much joy as the actual purchase. Then we can savor it all the more! Sarah Jessica Parker, you are one wise mama!
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