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The True Cost of Living "Expensively"

Redefining Value Beyond Material Wealth

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 10 months ago 1 min read
The True Cost of Living "Expensively"
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Live a more 'expensive' life. Live more 'expensively.'

This doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money, buy famous brands, or live in a luxury house. Rather, it means knowing how to treat yourself well.

Don't settle for relationships that constantly make you feel wronged. Don't buy items that break after a few uses. Stop forcing yourself to do things that compromise your integrity, such as putting on a false front or flattering others.

Life is short; be true to yourself.

To put it more bluntly, just be yourself and don't care too much about what others think. In reality, the world is very noisy, and not many people are paying as much attention to you as you might believe.

Do what you love, meet the people you like, and experience the things that truly make you happy. These things don’t necessarily have to be expensive.

Instead, learn to take care of yourself, delete unnecessary relationships and items, and spend your time and energy focusing on yourself. Live more meticulously.

Your lifestyle represents your recognition of your own value.

Live a more 'expensive' life. Make your own beautiful scenery, and your heart's desire will lead you to the best place.

Thank you for reading!

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Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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  • Jason “Jay” Benskin10 months ago

    Just wanted to drop in and say—you absolutely nailed it with this piece. 🎯 Your writing keeps getting better and better, and it's such a joy to read your work. 📚✨ Keep up the amazing work—you’ve got something truly special here. 💥 Super proud of your writing! 💖🙌 Can't wait to see what you create next! #KeepShining 🌟 #WriterOnTheRise 🚀

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