I use this technique of dropping things that I enjoy modestly but suspect may not be worth the cost. Among other things, it got me to stop keeping alcohol in th

I use this technique of dropping things that I enjoy modestly but suspect may not be worth the cost. Among other things, it got me to stop keeping alcohol in the house. The nice thing about these experiments is that you realize that there are many things that are enjoyable but that can be eliminated without much overall consequence. This makes me less attached to most things (even the things that feel like non-negotiables like exercise) because I know that I can adapt to their absence. Of course one should avoid falling into the trap of extreme asceticism too, but I suspect few of us have that problem.