Why You Shouldn’t Try to Keep Up with the Joneses……
Trying to keep up with the Joneses or wanting to maintain social status by having material things is a losing battle. The people who you may think have it all are likely still in pursuit of riches and status symbols themselves.
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt and others, it is a powerful sentiment that can be life-changing. If we compare ourselves to others, we may be left with feelings of inferiority or superiority—and neither creates an emotionally healthy human being!
Many Americans live beyond their means and instead of saving for their kid’s college fund or building up their retirement, they are spending frivolously now. Look at your finances; set your spending to match your income, needs and priorities; BE YOU …..
Think about what your goals are for your life. If you have financial or fitness goals in place, then stay motivated to stick to them and not what everyone around you is doing.
If you constantly want more or what others have you’ll never be content with what you have and you’ll never be present in the precious moments of life.
Coach Terry