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<\/a>Some people believe that buying new things doesn\u2019t make you happier. We are actually unhappy when we put too much value on material objects. This is especially true for a compulsive shopper, or someone with a shopping addiction, which can cause many problems like bankruptcy and being in debt. Believing that the more money and stuff we have, the happier we\u2019ll be, and comparing what we have to what someone else has causes anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. \u00a0Mohamed Mourtada commented on a video showing\u00a0how your brain associates price and quality. \u201cIt\u2019s crazy how depending on price or the value of something we find it better than the cheaper item even if its the same thing. This leads to companies increasing their prices to make us think that the more expensive thing is the better item.\u201d said Mohamed Mourtada, a student attending Unis Middle School.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The more you own, the better your life will be, but this is not true. It doesn\u2019t matter if you like spending money or not. It all depends on in you are happy. If buying new things makes you happy then go ahead and keep on purchasing, but be careful on what you spend. Knowing your limits is always the best.<\/p>\n
Danya Aljebory<\/p>\n
Middle School Journalist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Materials are any non-living matter, whether they be natural or man-made. Yet it seems people care too much about them? Everywhere we go there are materialistic people that get caught up in the finer things, but why is that? Whether it\u2019s a gadget you need, a game you have to buy, or a brand you …<\/p>\n
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<\/a>more important than spiritual values. \u00a0Sometimes buying new things make us happy. \u201cObviously spending money on new things makes you happy because \u00a0you wanted the item and having it will bring you joy.\u201d \u00a0Stated Zahra Hassan a student at Unis MIddle School.\u00a0Thinking about buying new items brings happiness that boosts up materialistic people. \u201cI think people spend a lot of money on stuff when they can just get the same thing cheape. Wearing or owning something expensive makes you feel good and also brings happiness and boosts up self confidence.\u201d She added.\u00a0Our brains think that acquiring new stuff will make us happy, but it always this way?<\/p>\n