The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things. Most people are in the pursuit of happiness.
There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn't make you that much happier. But one of the biggest questions is how to allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. There's a very logical assumption that most people make when spending their money: that because a physical object will last longer, it will make us happier for a longer time than a one-off experience like a concert or vacation.
12 Ways to Stop Wasting Money and Take Control of Your Stuff. The Yin-Yang of Fortune and Misfortune. Death. Suffering. Unpleasant Emotions. Low-Quality News. Signs of Depression. Social Comparison. 12 Little Habits that Stole Your Happiness Last Year. This is a new year.
A new beginning. And things will change. Are you tired of dealing with the same type of headaches and heartaches over and over and over again? Seriously, it’s time to purge some bad habits as we begin a New Year. It’s time to learn from your mistakes rather than be conquered by them, and let your errors be of commission rather than omission. Remember, you ultimately become what you repeatedly do. Sticking exclusively with what you already know. – When you stop learning you stop living a meaningful life. Afterthoughts As I’ve mentioned before, if you’re struggling with any of these points, know that you are not alone. The bottom line is that it’s never too late to take a step in the right direction. The floor is yours… What stole a little too much of your happiness last year? Photo by: Marcus Related. 10 Things You Do NOT Need to Be Happier in Life.
Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to the desires that drain you.
They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. I don’t think anything could be closer to the truth, and yet all too often we find ways of complicating things for ourselves. We look for happiness where it does not exist – in shallow goals and desires – in possessions, quick thrills, and impressing the wrong people. Angel and I were recently reminded of this when we met a family of six staying at a hotel in Miami where we were vacationing. We saw them hanging out in the lobby, sharing stories and laughing hysterically. Talk about a wake-up call. And there are many other sources of true happiness as well. With this in mind, consider the ten goals and desires (traps) below and how they may be holding you back. So say it out loud with me: 9 Things That Shopping Can Never Deliver.