The irony is that spending tends to keep up with income, thus the same vicious cycle continues. While having more money can certainly ease the stress of an empty bank account, there are two other ways of looking at your lifestyle that may put things in different light and allow a healthier outlook. One is to view the abundance already around you. Next time you're worrying or complaining about what you don't have, take a moment to look at what you do have. Going hand in hand with this is the practice of being grateful for what you have in your life.
Voluntary simplicity is another way of living more peacefully.
Rather than spend your life chasing after what's up ahead, slow down and appreciate what's right in front of you. Chop Wood, Carry Water, St. Martin's Press, 1984. If you still can't tell your HDL from your LDL, here's some simple ways to keep your blood cholesterol levels healthy and your heart happy. Regular exercise, stress reduction and quitting smoking are important factors in reducing cholesterol. Eat a cup of cooked beans each day.