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Inglés - C1.1 - TED - Less stuff, more happiness
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Inglés - C1.1 - TED - Less stuff, more happiness

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True or false:Americans have less personal storage space now than they did 50 years ago.

False

True or false: The personal storage industry is worth $22 billion in the US.

True

True or false: Having more space and stuff leads to higher levels of happiness.

False

True or false: The Life Edited project aims to help people live with more stuff and space.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Editing ruthlessly and thinking before buying is not important when living with less.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Space efficiency is not important when living in a small space.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Living in a small space can lead to financial savings.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Multifunctional spaces and housewares are not beneficial for those living in small spaces.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The text suggests that people should consider the benefits of living with less and ask if they could do with a little life editing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Living with less stuff and space is not beneficial for the environment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Americans have triple the space they had 50 years ago, yet personal storage is a $22 billion industry.
  • This leads to credit card debt, environmental footprints, and stagnant happiness levels.
  • Living with less stuff and space can lead to a smaller footprint and more ease in life.
  • The Life Edited project aims to find solutions for living with less.
  • Editing ruthlessly and thinking before buying is key.
  • Small is sexy and space efficiency is important.
  • Multifunctional spaces and housewares are beneficial.
  • Living in a small space can save money and be designed for one's specific needs.
  • Consider the benefits of an edited life and ask if you could do with a little life editing.
  • Less might equal more, so make room for the good stuff.

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