Affluenza , n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.[1] Affluenza, n. 1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the Joneses. 2. An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by the pursuit of the American Dream. 3. An unsustainable addiction to economic growth. Ok, it's made up word, but the concept is real. So what's the cure. One idea is Buy Nothing New Month . It really is as simple as it sounds. For one month we make do with what we have, second-hand items and things we borrow or make. At first it may sound challenging to break our consumer habits, so the website has some tips for us . Obviously you can do this at any time you choose, but if you want to do it this October, why not sign the pledge ? Some people really like it. Sal decided to do it for a whole year. Twice .
Looking for a life of less clutter, less expense and more meaning.