Feeling Rich - Feeling Poor

Do you feel rich or poor? It's all relative of course - some people on good incomes feel poor, others on much smaller incomes feel rich.

How to Feel Poor

Constantly compare yourself to people who seem to have more than you do. The trouble with keeping up with the Jones's is that you can always find a Jones with more than you (apparently) while not noticing another Jones who has less.
Spend more money than you have. If you spend carelessly so that you have to worry about meeting bills, you'll always feel poor. It's not the size of the income or the debt, it's the shortfall.
Cut back on the wrong things. If you have to cut back, cutting back on the wrong things will only make you feel deprived.

Be grateful for what you have. If you have a home, food, water and clothing, and access to the internet you are better off than most people in the world. Compared to most, you are very, very rich.
Spend less money than you have. If you keep a little back for unexpected bills and emergencies, you'll feel much more in control of your life. The buffer makes you feel comfortable, secure and rich.
Enjoy special pleasures. Work out what things make you feel rich and cut back on other things so you can continue to enjoy feeling rich.