Happiness and contentment come from creating. Instead of always thinking about what you can buy, shift your thinking to focus on what you can create. True joy occurs when you produce something for yourself, rather than always relying on some other source. Plant a garden or some fruit trees, raise a few chickens for eggs or meat, make a nice diner entirely from scratch, or bake your own bread. It doesn’t matter what it is. Start small, but just start!