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Article Source: HowStuffWorksThis is my first holiday season that I'm actually acknowledging that I've downshifted my lifestyle to a more modest one. It's a tough time of year to accept that. When I was laid off a year ago, I just assumed that I would hop immediately back on a 40-hour-work-week exercise wheel.
--Katie Morton
Materialistic folks tend to be dissatisfied with their lives, have low self-esteem, be less integrated into their community, find less meaning in life, and be less concerned about the welfare of others. The list goes on and on: Materialistic people are also less satisfied with their family lives, the amount of fun and enjoyment they experience, and they are more likely to be depressed and envious.
Materialistic KIDS don't do as well in school, and are at greater risk for depression, anxiety, and unhappiness; they are less inclined to connect to and help others in their neighborhood and community.
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