I just found an old video of myself from when I was a kid and I’m now realising that I was once a lot happier before I became more materialistic

I’ve recently gotten back in touch with an old friend from school, and he’s been sending me pictures and videos of us from back in the days. <br><br>I remember being a kid who found enjoyment in the little things in life, I used to get excited over little things like my parents letting me get an ice cream from the ice cream van, going on a bus journey to the park, getting crisps and fruit juice at school, eating school dinners because they tasted a lot nicer back then. <br><br>I loved going out on day trips with my family, even if it meant going on a bus journey. I used to play with my cousins a lot, and my friends, we used to just run around and play on the playground or bonfire with all the neighbourhood kids, playing with nothing but a ball and a hoop. But we were content and happier doing what we were doing, we didn’t even care that we didn’t have the latest gadgets or stuff, we just enjoyed being children. <br><br>We never went on holidays abroad, but I remember being so happy going on a caravan for the weekend. <br><br>I just feel like I’ve lost that ability to find joy and contentment in the little things. Every year I’m buying new gadgets, new makeup, new clothes and shoes, constantly thinking I need new things to make my life perfect, and I’ve come to realise that I’ve just been accumulating a load of junk and wasting my money. <br><br>I desperately want to go back to being the happy kid that I once was. I’m deleting all my social media apps tomorrow and I’ve already started getting rid of some of my possessions, but it’s not easy. I know I’m not alone with this problem, because I just see so many people around me daily who are also in the same situation as me. <br><br>I know I’m in my early twenties now, but I just wish there was some professional help that could help me let go of this materialistic mindset, it just seems to eat up so much of my time and money. <br><br>I know that nobody’s life is perfect, but I suppose I just want to feel content and happy with my life. Not constantly comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m lacking something. <br><br>Sorry for the rant. I just wanted to hear others thoughts and opinions on this issue. I feel like it’s a major problem in today’s society.