What makes you happy?
According to our consumer spend happy society, we need to spend or make a lot of money.
Talk about an unhappy assumption.
Studies are now being done as to what makes us happy. According to experts about 50 percent of our happiness is genetic. This is something we are likely to control. You are either a half full or half empty type person.
Studies say another 10 percent is, in fact, dependant on circumstances like the ones mentioned above, and the remaining 40 percent is to be determined by you.
It was proven a long time ago that beyond a certain level of comfort, money doesn’t make us happy. I do believe how it is earned can make you happy however. If you constantly have to work for money then happiness may be fleeting. Buying more “thingsâ€? will not make you happy. (But having a greater sense of control over our finances makes all of the difference.)
Americans have bought into the idea that more is always better. Really? Says who?
I have seen more anxiety, frustration and disorganization from people who try to “have it all� buying things will not make a difference in our overall happiness.
One of the biggest things that I have noticed is that people choose the wrong profession for the wrong reasons. It makes sense that if you hate your job, then money issues can be that much more uncomfortable. If you find that you are in that situation then it is time for you to evaluate your priorities. Find out what you love, then do it. Learn to downsize. Move out of that larger home. Trade in the deluxe automobile you have. Learn to live a simpler life and be content with it.
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