It’s no secret that a lavish lifestyle can be quite appealing. After all, who wouldn’t want to live in luxury and enjoy the finer things in life? There are certainly many pros to leading a lavish lifestyle. But as with anything, there are also cons to consider.
In the article below, I go over some of the pros and cons of living a lavish lifestyle.
The Pros of Living a Lavish Lifestyle:
Laziness
For those who don’t understand how it would be appealing to live a life that does not involve hard work or labor then they do not know what they are missing out on. A life of luxury can be quite appealing to those that are looking for an excuse not to work. It’s probably the most obvious pro to living a lavish lifestyle, but it’s also one of the most important ones.
Freedom from Stress
I know I already mentioned laziness as a pro, but it deserves its own section. There is nothing more dreadful than the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Every day we are bombarded with things that cause us stress and anxiety. The key to alleviating this stress and frustration is to remove yourself from it when you can.
By living a lavish lifestyle you are doing just that. You are removing yourself from the stress of everyday life by living in a way that makes it easier to not have to worry about money, time, or hard work.
Luxury Items
Everyone has heard the phrase “you only live once” before. It’s somewhat true but also somewhat false. Yes, we should make the most of our time here on this Earth. However, it does not mean that we should live in excess and use up all of our resources.
Some people are able to embrace a lavish lifestyle without going overboard. This means they are able to enjoy luxury items without having to worry about the consequences. Even those who do not have lavish lifestyles can still enjoy luxury items every once in a while.
The Cons of Living a Lavish Lifestyle:
Excessive Spending and Debt
You may be thinking that there’s no such thing as excessive spending when it comes to having a lavish lifestyle. What is too much? Well, it all depends on your income and how much money you have saved. If you don’t have a lot of money then it may be wiser to live more frugally so that you are able to prepare for the future.
This isn’t exactly a con but it’s something to think about before you spend all your money on frivolous items and expensive vacations.
Materialism
The sad truth is that with a lavish lifestyle comes materialism. Many people who live a life of luxury become materialistic because they believe that the only way to measure their success is by how many luxurious items they own.
It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, as stated before we should all try to be as modest as possible and give more than we receive.
Spending Quality Time with Family and Friends
If we live a life of luxury, we may find ourselves spending less time with family and friends because there are only so many hours in the day that can be spent doing fun or luxurious activities. In order to avoid this pitfall, you should plan ahead and come up with a balance between time spent with family and time spent enjoying the finer things in life.
As you can see, there are definitely some pros to living a lavish lifestyle but there are also cons that one should consider. If you’re considering living a luxurious life then it’s best that you keep these pros and cons in mind before diving into such an endeavor.