The top advice given by the scholars was to spend more on experiences than tangible items. Experiences make us happier for a longer period of time, and they’re often more memorable. Things we buy quickly diminish in value once we get our hands on them, especially with today’s consumer culture. We are always clamouring after new phones, clothes, and knick-knacks. E-commerce sites have made it easy to buy them nowadays. More than a quarter of Singaporeans shop online at least once a week and more than half of them shop online at least once a month, a survey by Visa found. Practice living a minimalist lifestyle so you get used to living with less things. READ MORE: How Minimalism Can Help You Save More and Change Your Life On the other hand, experiences are often shared with other people. This makes them even more enjoyable....