Episode 20 | Consumption & Unhappiness

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing consumption and unhappiness. Here are the highlights: Consumptive behaviors and parallels to addiction Temporary happiness from consumption vs long-lasting happiness from creativity Knock-on effects of overconsuming How to stop overconsuming   The Four Q’s Question: Has overconsumption ever led to unhappiness in your life? What has been your antidote to overconsumption?   Quest: Make a list of things you can do to overcome feelings of unhappiness when you find yourself in a cycle of consumption.   Quality Creativity: Finding time for gratitude on the way to work.   Quote: We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have, to impress people we don’t like. - from the movie Fight Club   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 20: Consumption & Unhappiness   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠