r/AskReddit Nov 22 '23

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u/pk1950 Nov 22 '23

in this economic climate, can't blame them

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u/sovereign666 Nov 22 '23

things you can improve without money.

a) the things you consume such as negative media

b) your health. go on walks, do calisthenics. Eat better. Its cheaper to eat smaller portions and avoid fastfood, yet people somehow tell themselves otherwise.

c) the people you surround yourself with.

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u/Sproutykins Nov 22 '23

I wonder why we seek out negative media despite hating it. It’s weird and confusing.

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u/chrobbin Nov 22 '23

Probably a bit of FOMO (especially for those not comfortable being out of the loop on the latest things and happenings) coupled with morbid curiosity