Embracing Downgrading: Discovering True Contentment

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It’s not about “downgrading consumption”; it’s about finally admitting that I like it this way.

Reflecting on my Instagram story archive from a few years ago, I realize that I was deeply immersed in a lifestyle centered around three pursuits: chasing after designer brands, dining at upscale restaurants, and attending social events to create the illusion of having numerous…