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LESSON 3:

MANAGING
THE
MATERIAL
SELF
Objectives:
Explain the relationship
between the self and material
or economic possessions;

Analyze the role of consumer


culture to self and identity.
William James

He was one of the first to describe


the self as the totality of everything
that one calls his/her.

It includes what he called the


Material Self.
Material Self

Focuses more on the body, our


clothes and belongings, our
immediate family as well as the
place we call home.
THREE WAYS THROUGH
WHICH WE CONNECT WITH
OBJECTS
FROM THE IDEAS
OF FRENCH
PHILOSOPHER
JEAN-PAUL
SARTRE
1. Controlling an Object
 Like learning to ride a bike or finally
teaching your dog a trick that you
want him/her to do.

We also connect through using


objects to control others, like giving
gifts or using bribes.
2. We make a connection with an
object through creating or buying it.
 Like spending a lot of money on
something would also make you care
for it more.

Like when someone wants to borrow


your bike/motorcycle and you keep
an eye on them in case they scratch
3. Knowing about something creates a
connection between you and that
object of your interest
Like investing your time to study

Like knowing a person romantically


and in a more intimate level that
he/she becomes part of you.
Materialism

Is about the belief of a person in the


importance of material objects to the
achievement of happiness or
success.
Materialistic People

Put value on their belongings for


their use, especially as a boost for
social status.
Less Materialistic People

Value their possession for the joy


and comfort that they get from these
things.
Self and Objects through Life
Stages
According to Belk (1988), there could
be four stages of the development of
the material self:

 The infant distinguishes self from


environment.
Self and Objects through Life
Stages
 The Infant distinguishes self from
the others.
 Possessions help adolescents and
adults manage their identities.
 Possessions help the old persons
have a sense of continuity and
preparation for death.
Ideas on Managing Resources

 The following are the tips on how to


manage your finances that can
significantly affect your other
possessions:
1. Keep your perspective in check.

 The love of money, not the


money itself, causes the
problem.
2. Have money, do not just pretend.

 “The goal is to be rich, not to


look rich”
3. Have your own goal, take your
own time.
 Have a goal both short term
(three months to one year) or
long term ( more than one year).
4. Budget, Budget, Budget

 50% personal use

 25% for savings

 25% for utilities


5. Save in order to be safe.

 Having savings in the bank


provides you a security in case of
emergencies.
6. Keep your spending habits in
check.
 Make a list
 Pay in cash
 Wait for a day or week before you buy
something
 Save first before you spend
 Reward yourself without being too
extravagant or overextending your
budget.
7. Increase income flow.

 Find legal ways to increase your


income.

 Like working part-time.


8. Good Debt Vs. Bad Debt.
Good Debt
 Are those we acquire and will increase
our financial capabilities.
Bad Debt
 Are those we acquired but do not
necessarily need and do not increase
financial capabilities.
9. Make your money grow.

 Increasing your financial


capabilities takes time and
honest work.
10. Protect the future.

 You need to have insurance


for your health in case you
have an accident or sickness.
11. Your greatest investment is still
yourself.
 You must never stop learning
and improving yourself, your
skills, and your passion.

 Health is one of the


considerations also.
12. Enjoy life no matter what.

 Enjoy your profits, keep a good


relationship w/ your family, and
have a healthy and romantic
relationship, and many more.

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