0:00:08 > 0:00:10Hello, Babblers!
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Today we're talking about the pressure to
0:00:12 > 0:00:16surround ourselves with stuff. You know what I mean.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20Often we fill our lives and spend our time and money on
0:00:20 > 0:00:22material things to make us happy.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23But do they really?
0:00:25 > 0:00:29Everywhere we look, material objects seem to matter very much.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33Sometimes what people own or wear seems to be more important
0:00:33 > 0:00:35than who they actually are.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Sometimes people believe that if they have expensive or trendy things
0:00:38 > 0:00:40it will make others admire them and gain friends.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Worrying you'll be judged by your friends for not having
0:00:43 > 0:00:45the latest things can be upsetting.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49If you are making or losing friends because of things you have
0:00:49 > 0:00:51or don't have, how good a friend really are they?
0:00:53 > 0:00:55Sometimes I feel quite pressured to have the latest ones,
0:00:55 > 0:00:58especially at Christmas time, because you see everyone
0:00:58 > 0:01:01posting pictures online of clothes and make-up.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04But I'm not really bothered if I don't have them.
0:01:04 > 0:01:05I'm happy with what I've got.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- I want it, I want it. - You already have a cap.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17It doesn't seem like you need that one as well.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20I know, but everyone I know has more than one cap.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Buy, buy, buy.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25I only have five quid and I don't really need another one.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28If I don't need it, then I'm not going to buy it.
0:01:28 > 0:01:29Ooh, another one!
0:01:29 > 0:01:33I definitely don't have this one and so I'm just going to buy it.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Buy, buy, buy.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37I'm saving my money for something that I really need.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39Ah...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42EVERYONE I know has this one.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44I'm just going to go ahead and buy it.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45Buy, buy, buy.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48Oh, what?
0:01:48 > 0:01:50No!
0:01:50 > 0:01:52For me, it's not what others have.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53It's pretty simple.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Do I have it? No.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57Am I going to do something with it? Yes.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59Do I have the coin? Yes.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02I'm going to buy it. Buy, buy, buy.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10What really makes you happy?
0:02:10 > 0:02:13It's probably not about the newest and most expensive things.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16And, of course, not everybody can afford those.
0:02:16 > 0:02:17Having a laugh, a chat,
0:02:17 > 0:02:21doing fun things with family and friends, that builds relationships.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24It's relationships and experiences that make us the most happy,
0:02:24 > 0:02:26not just things.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28The happiness you get from things may only last
0:02:28 > 0:02:30just a short time, while the happiness you get from
0:02:30 > 0:02:34a great experience will create memories that will last a lifetime.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41I can't believe what some kids at my school spend on just stuff.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43Most try to outdo each other.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47Someone spent £300 on a pair of shoes and I know that I would
0:02:47 > 0:02:50only spend that much money if they could make me fly.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54# I see it in the store
0:02:54 > 0:02:57# Walked past so many times before
0:02:57 > 0:03:00# Everyone in school has it
0:03:00 > 0:03:02# I know I can't live without it
0:03:02 > 0:03:05# I know it will make me happy
0:03:05 > 0:03:08# At least for a week or two
0:03:11 > 0:03:14# Then again, can I afford it?
0:03:14 > 0:03:16# All this money in my pocket
0:03:16 > 0:03:18# I've saved for so long Could this be wrong?
0:03:18 > 0:03:20# And it's my sister's birthday soon
0:03:20 > 0:03:26# You know, I don't think I need it after all
0:03:29 > 0:03:32# I'll save my money cos there's no hurry
0:03:32 > 0:03:35# I don't want more stuff that I don't need. #