I'm with you on the reluctant shopping. And I only throw things away when they're way beyond use, so my house would be full to the gills if I was a happy shopper. 

Could having less stuff actually make you happier? 

Is the latest trend for Mindfulness teaching us that less is more? 

http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2016/apr/26/less-bank-of-england-blogger-happier-and-fix-economic-stagnation

I know I certainly don't need everything I own 

I bloody hate shopping anyway so this is an easy one