Necessities are different from country to country. Having lived in India, I'd say that although they might not own cars (I don't either actually), Indians' levels of happiness are much higher. Americans spend their time thinking about these things they don't have--Indians generally don't and therefore lead much more peaceful existences.
I've found that changing to a balance ball instead of a chair at work not only can allow you to do less obvious abdominal exercise while it work, but it also helps your posture and because of the strengthening of your back and butt muscles also will alleviate back pain. Pretty New Age-y, but also effective. Kind of fun too. I have one in front of my home computer too...
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Necessities are different from country to country. Having lived in India, I'd say that although they might not own cars (I don't either actually), Indians' levels of happiness are much higher. Americans spend their time thinking about these things they don't have--Indians generally don't and therefore lead much more peaceful existences.
I've found that changing to a balance ball instead of a chair at work not only can allow you to do less obvious abdominal exercise while it work, but it also helps your posture and because of the strengthening of your back and butt muscles also will alleviate back pain. Pretty New Age-y, but also effective. Kind of fun too. I have one in front of my home computer too...