Sufficiency Economy

How can we balance the pursuit of personal ambitions with the need for a stable and sustainable society?

If you had the power to change one aspect of the global economy toward sufficiency, what would it be and why?

Describe a time when doing something resourceful gave you a sense of achievement.

If everyone chose one thing to live without, what would you give up, and what impact might it have?

How do you balance the allure of consumerism with the ethos of sustainability in your life?

How would your social interactions change if everyone around you adopted a more minimalist lifestyle?

How has a relationship, with a friend or family member who practices moderation, influenced your own lifestyle choices?

What role does gratitude play in your life, and how might it relate to sufficiency concepts?

Describe a local or family tradition that embodies the idea of sufficiency and its significance to you.

What would your perfect day look like if it involved zero spending?

In what ways does peer pressure affect our consumption habits and how can we counteract it?

Have you felt contentment from a minimalist lifestyle or gesture you've adopted?

What does self-reliance mean to you in the context of the digital age we live in?

What small daily change can you make that would contribute to a larger global impact?

In a disaster, what skills do you have that would help you and others survive without modern conveniences?

How do you reconcile the desire for the latest gadgets with the principles of sufficiency?

What do you think of when you hear the phrase 'quality over quantity' and can that be applied to life experiences?

What's a global issue that you feel passionate about and how could living sufficiently address it?

What's one way you conserve resources that makes you feel responsible and proactive?

How do personal spending habits reflect our broader values, and have yours changed over time?

How does sharing resources with neighbors or friends strengthen your community?

What’s your favorite low-cost or free hobby that brings you happiness, and why is it fulfilling?

Discuss a tradition or practice in your family that encourages resourcefulness or frugality.

What's an example of a time when taking a slower, more thoughtful approach led to better outcomes for you?

Can you think of a modern invention that has actually made life simpler and less consumption-driven?

How can the concept of delayed gratification benefit us in the long-term, both financially and emotionally?

If you had the choice to learn a new skill that would make you more self-sufficient, what would it be and why?

Discuss how making conscious choices in our diets can lead to a more sustainable lifestyle.

How might living within our means change our daily choices and their impact on the planet?

Can a society truly thrive when everyone seeks moderation in consumption?

What personal sacrifices would you be willing to make for a self-reliant community?

Do you believe that resilience to economic crises is more important than rapid economic growth?

How have your choices of entertainment changed due to your budget, and what have you learned from those changes?

How do you think a mindset of 'quality over quantity' could affect your future career choice?

When have you seen someone embody the principles of sufficiency in their life, and how did it impact you?

What's an instance where you chose to repurpose or repair something, and what inspired that decision?

What's a piece of advice you've received about making the most of what you have, and how have you applied it?

How has a family or cultural value influenced your view on wants versus needs?

When have you felt most connected to your community without spending money?

How would you explain the satisfaction of a DIY project to someone who's never tried?

How do you think your personal consumption impacts the world around you?

Have you ever swapped items with friends; how did that experience benefit both of you?

How can we use social media to promote a culture of sustainability among young people?

When was the last time you fixed something instead of buying new, and how did that make you feel?

What's something simple that made your day significantly better, and why did it have such a big impact?

How have you seen kindness manifest in your life recently, and how did it change your outlook or actions?

What is one thing you've learned from a younger person, and how has it inspired or influenced you?

What small action or habit has made a positive difference in your daily routine, and how did you discover its value?

How would you describe the feeling of accomplishment you get from creating or building something with your own hands?

Who is someone you admire for their modest lifestyle, and what have they taught you?

Imagine a world where everyone practiced sufficiency; what do you think would change in society?

What does 'living within your means' look like for a high school student?