Thoughts about fulfillment and modern society

It's a awful to think that consumerism has such a powerful grip on our lives. When you get busy, it's very easy to lose sight of what truly matters. What is going on with happiness? I think breaking down the state is important. This might be different for different people, I havent finished making the state yet I don't think.

Visualizing this

Green is what we need, red are some problematic methods of achieving green. By themself not bad, but when abused for feeling a certain way they can cause issues. Think about which greens you sacrifice and gain when using a red. For example, Snacks often sacrifice exercise but cheat nutrition.

Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul

Everything is a balance, you sacrifice certain things to gain others (now instead of later)

This is visually shown further below (in very low res)

What can you do about this?

Understanding desires and making compromise. We may THINK that we want a certain thing... But determining what our body is really asking for is important. Try and reframe from perspectives of, "I am tired, I should have another coffee", into "I am tired, I should get have a quick nap". It will make a big difference to target problems instead of using bandaid solutions. By consciously shifting your focus, you can break free from the cycle and build a more fulfilling life.