Money Can't Purchase Happiness, However...

 Money Can't Purchase

The saying, "money can't buy happiness," was once taken for granted as a proverb or aphorism. Nonetheless, a great deal of study has been conducted throughout the years to help clarify this ancient proverb.

Researchers have shown that people's perceptions of their own happiness do not alter much depending on their socioeconomic status. Actually, it seems that poorer people in poorer countries generally report higher levels of happiness than wealthier people in wealthier countries. People who just have less frantic and materialistic lives than the majority of us in more industrialised environments are what I have in mind here, not those who are starving or in other severe conditions.

There are a lot of hypotheses floating around, but one common belief is that when individuals are less well off, they tend to be happier overall because they have fewer worries and so need less material possessions to make them happy. People spend more time engaging in family activities and other interactions when they have fewer belongings and fewer opportunities for enjoyment, compared to when they are well affluent. Those in lower socioeconomic status may be happier overall because they invest more time and energy into their families and participate in more family-oriented activities, according to some research. This may be due to the fact that marital and familial relationships are associated with higher levels of happiness. Obviously, no one has to endure life in a developing nation. Even among the poorest citizens of developed nations like the US, similar results have been shown.

Because there are so many studies on the topic, you can find any number of them by searching for the term "money can't buy happiness" on any search engine. Therefore, I will not cite any specific references or statistics.

That doesn't mean you should actively seek for poverty if you're already wealthy; it just means you shouldn't expect to be pleased if you do. Furthermore, while the most of us have some idea of what it means to be poor, have you ever considered the possibility that the majority of us are completely clueless when it comes to the precise meaning of the word "rich"?

A large house and a fine car could make some people think that a person is "rich," but in reality, these things are usually better signs of debt than prosperity. Debt, not wealth, is symbolised by a huge mortgage on a large property or a hefty monthly payment on a great car.

Just like that, a lot of people think that everyone with a specific salary is "rich," particularly if it's more than the "magic" $100,000 each year. Totally incorrect! Ask someone making $100,000 per year, and they'll tell you that the vast majority of individuals don't consider themselves wealthy.

Earnings can vary pretty high without a person being truly "rich" because most people who earn more tend to spend more.

What does it mean to be wealthy, therefore? My favourite is the one that Bill Cosby gave on his famous TV show, "The Cosby Show," which ran from 1984 to 1992, in response to questions from his children. "People who are not rich work for their money, whereas rich people's money works for them," he told them when they broached the subject of wealth. In addition to being one of the most widely acknowledged definitions, it is also among the best you will find.

People who are wealthy work because they enjoy it, not because it's a necessity; this is one of the widely held beliefs about what it means to be wealthy.

Did you still believe that money can't purchase happiness? If it's true that those who spend the most time with their families tend to be the happy, then wouldn't it be great if, if you were financially able to do so, you could spend less time at work and have more quality time with your loved ones?

Consider this additional point: Owners of their own businesses account for the vast majority of the world's rich. The percentage of millionaires who are also company owners exceeds 70%.

Plus, did you know that having a prosperous home-based business can provide you a plethora of perks even if you don't have a fortune?

It's no secret that the key to most people's happiness is quality time spent with loved ones. Owning a home business can offer you an additional source of income, which can decrease the necessity for you to work as many hours away from home. This means you can spend more time with your family or engage in other activities that bring you joy if your current job or occupation requires you to travel frequently or has long hours.

Being healthy ranks high on the list of factors that contribute to one's level of happiness. Indeed, the vast majority of individuals would choose good health above wealth if given the choice. Money is nothing if it can't buy you good health, isn't it?

Are you aware that, for the majority of individuals, a high salary directly correlates to excellent health? For example, those living in poverty often struggle to provide enough nutrition for their families, which can have a negative impact on their overall health. Similarly, they may struggle to afford the quality medical insurance that is necessary to maintain optimal medical health, which includes both preventative care like regular checkups and dental visits and treatment when necessary.

Among the many things that money can purchase is freedom of choice. Those who are financially well-off can buy whatever they want, while those who are less fortunate have to settle for what they can afford. Wealthy people not only have the means to purchase the most comprehensive health insurance plans, but they also usually have greater freedom of choice in the providers and facilities they visit for medical treatment. For those struggling financially, access to health care might be severely limited, if not nonexistent, altogether.

The food we eat is, of course, also an important factor in our overall health. Have you ever considered the fact that, compared to high-quality food items, junk food is significantly more economical and accessible?

In comparison to less nutritious options, such as potato chips, snack meals, junk food, and so on, fresh fruits and vegetables tend to be more expensive. Less fatty, higher-quality cuts of beef tend to cost more. The price of conventionally farmed food is lower than that of organic food. Furthermore, it is often known that individuals tend to eat better, have better insurance, and generally be healthier when they have more education and a greater income. Happiness is a byproduct of good health. Did you still believe that money can't purchase happiness?

People also put a high value on feeling protected as an indicator of contentment. Fear is the polar opposite of safety, and as we'll see shortly, stress is directly tied to fear. Do you feel less secure when you're behind the wheel of a lower-quality vehicle than you'd like? Homes that are well-built and well-maintained often provide better security and occupant comfort. People are less likely to be happy if they are unable to live in the kind of house and neighbourhood that they desire.

We've covered some of the things that have been proven to increase happiness by studies across the board; now let's talk about stress, one of the main factors that might bring about negative emotions.

Research has shown that stress is bad for people's health and makes them miserable. Health issues may arise as a result of stress.

To start with, it seems like people's stress levels rise in direct proportion to their wealth. And, naturally, there are others who can never be happy. They appear to bring more trouble upon themselves as their income rises, as the more they spend, the more they need to worry about. That, however, is by no means an exhaustive list of all monetary activities.

More money can directly translate to reduced financial stress, except those who are never happy and always have more than enough. Happiness is the result of reduced stress.

People who are continuously living pay cheque to pay cheque or who don't have enough money to cover their expenses are more likely to be anxious than those who have savings.

Having extra money allows you to indulge in luxury, unwind, and pamper yourself, which in turn reduces stress, increases happiness, and improves your physical health.

A common quality shared by famous people and the wealthy is an air of youthful vitality that belies their years. Ignoring the effects of plastic surgery, it's mostly because of the benefits listed before. The lives of celebrities are usually lavish and full with extravagance. More delicious food, less tension, more downtime, less wrinkles :)

The people who declare, "money can't buy happiness," are usually the ones who have never had or don't have any. In the end, how could they possibly know? Even when the wealthy may tell you things like, "money can't buy happiness," they're just as likely to remark, "rather be with it than without it," right after that.

Do you still believe that material wealth cannot purchase contentment? Maybe you should reconsider if that's the case...



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