doublehelix2 said:
What was it that made you change?
Realising that material things didn't necessarily make me happy.
I would say it's a decision you have to come to yourself.
It's like confidence or finding yourself.
Are a £100 pair of sunglasses going to make you more attractive or cooler or is it the person inside with great personality and passion?
As with ArmyofHarmony it's a balance of doing what you want and also earning a living.
Could you start putting costs on the things you have or don't realise you have.
How much would you be willing to forfeit to be able to shorten your commute to work?
How much would someone pay to spend an evening in the company of an attractive girl/boy each evening? (if you have a girlfriend / boyfriend - that's my point.. the point being that people pay a lot for evening 'company')
How much do people pay life coaches n' all to find happiness or to exceed in something you already may be good at. If you have that skill, you've saved loads.
Start adding your life up and I'm sure there are people out there on cor blimey salaries who would trade.
We need to look at our own lives and stop comparing all the time.
If you have a clear head, start listening and your heart will point you in the right directions.