Today I am wondering, what are the most important reasons to focus NOT on QUANTITY but on QUALITY? First of all, let us remember that limiting things does not mean giving up shopping. If the products we choose are better, more solid – they will serve us for a long time and will not grow old on us. Three very important points related to this, which I try to implement in my everyday life, came to my mind:
- We care for the environment – when we buy less, we throw away less. We limit unnecessary consumerism, which has a direct impact on the environment, because less production means less water consumption, a smaller carbon footprint, and less plastic and unnecessary packaging.
- There is more living space at home when we own fewer things. Less space is needed for storage, and there is more room for good emotions, which are not spoiled by too frequent cleaning and trouble finding things.
- We set a good example for our children - I try to ensure that my children see that one item or one good toy can replace hundreds of poor-quality ones that do not fulfill their functions. I show my children that relationships and emotions are more important than objects, that being together is more important than having, and that the quantity of things one possesses does not determine a person's status.
It is important that we adopt such a philosophy in all areas of our lives! Let us try not to support large corporations that profit from the exploitation of the smallest and youngest ones!