Getting your finances together is a marathon, not a sprint. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you need to carve out space to collect moments not things. Otherwise, it could lead to burnout, money fights with your partner or feelings of scarcity.

If you’re currently experiencing a wave of unhappiness in your life, you should know that you already have everything you need to lift yourself up.A photographer who made a picture from a splendid moment, an accidental pose of someone or beautiful scenery, is the finder of a treasure.” – Robert Doisneau• Moments of connection, of beauty, of generosity, of being fully present, those are what matter and what are worth collecting. Even if you don’t have a significant other, every day is an opportunity to dive into new experiences. It is important to recognize that the memories and past events which make up a man’s historical identity are no more than a selection. Alan Watts Your memory is a monster; it summons with will of its own. You think you have a memory, but it has you. John Irving

Collecting moments that matter reduces the amount of clutter in your home, increases your clarity on what makes you come alive, and gives you space to invite more of that into your life.

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Challenge yourself to try new things. Sample local cuisine, engage in unfamiliar activities, and embrace the unexpected. You might surprise yourself at what you enjoy. At first, I thought it would be difficult to go a year without buying material things since I used to shop online or at the mall on a weekly basis. However, once I started collecting more moments, I haven’t felt a need to buy material items. In other words, experiences help you grow. Every experience you gain shapes who you are in one way or another. I want pictures like these. The kind that can capture a moment, make it real. I need pictures that do more than reflect. I need pictures that are true.” – Lisa Mangum• We tend not to readily think of experiences in terms of social comparisons like the way we regard material possessions. As mentioned in point #8, each moment is unique to the individual experiencing it. Money can’t buy you happiness, but buying an experience could be the answer.