Simplciity and well being

Study Finds 

• Researchers surveyed 1,643 New Zealanders to explore how voluntary simplicity relates to wellbeing.
• “Beneficence” — sharing resources, skills, and building community — showed the strongest direct link to higher wellbeing.
• Material simplicity, frugality, and self-sufficiency still contributed indirectly through the overall voluntary simplicity lifestyle.
• Women experienced greater wellbeing benefits than men; effects were consistent across income and age groups.
• Well-being improvements were most evident in life achievement and community connection, with smaller gains in relationships, health, and living standards.