Real life versus manufactured reality

I never cease to be amazed by the ongoing popularity of “reality” television, the world of “celebrity” magazine coverage, the banal nature of some forms of social media communication and the like.

It seems to me that some people find the world of mindless escapism offered by these forms of communication as preferable to dealing with the realities of their own lives.

This raises the question - Why do we find it preferable to waste time and energy consuming these manufactured forms of drama?

Think of it like this;

• Why would we know who won the latest season of The Bachelor, but not know what rate we are paying on our credit card?
•  Why would we watch Yummy Mummies, but be unable to balance our monthly household budget?
• Why would we buy the latest gossip magazine from the rack near the supermarket checkout, but not be able to understand the difference in benefits between a fixed rate and a variable rate home loan?
• Why would we need to comment on or like the latest pointless selfie uploaded by a Facebook friend, but not have the funds available to pay our bills on time? 

Clearly I could provide an endless list of examples, but when viewed through the window I have outlined above I think most of us can see the absurd nature of the distractions we often allow into our own world.

Of course we all need a little light relief in our lives, and I’m not for a moment suggesting otherwise, however I think the key here is to have an appropriate sense of perspective as to what are the real things that are important in our lives.
I know, because I have seen it so frequently over 30+ years, what real value, real happiness and real financial peace of mind is provided by sound household financial management.

I have established Empower Money Management to share my expertise with clients who struggle to understand the nuances of sound financial management. I provide fee-for-service budgeting assistance, coaching and education around the efficient and effective usage of your own money.
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To learn more or to join the growing list of clients who have benefitted from my experience contact me today.
 
leigh@empowermm.com.au
www.empowermm.com.au
M. 0407 439 827

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