Does Making More Money Make You Happier?

Would making more money automatically make you happier? Having more than enough money to pay the bills and be able to take the holiday of your dreams would certainly decrease the stress levels, but would this change in economic circumstances bring long lasting happiness?

In these difficult economic times, we worry about keeping our jobs and having enough money to enjoy a life of comfort, not having to struggle just to get by on what we earn.

There are sectors in our economy where large salaries and big bonuses are still being earned, despite other areas still recovering.

I am sure you would like to be part of the economy where you can see your salary rise. In times of prosperity, every one has a desire to make more money. But, when there is economic uncertainty, we tend to suppress our desires and limit our prospects. We ‘make do’ with our current situation and try to live within our means. You’re enclosed by a sea of doom and gloom – save more, spend less, and cut back.

Spending less means businesses don’t sell as much and can’t employ staff. Cutting back on our food bill or not taking a family break affects our well being and quality of life. Are you happy living in this way? Are you prepared to go against what has become as acceptable and do something different to create the circumstances you desire?

Happiness is a feeling. It’s a feeling that cannot be bought. Having money allows you to live your dream and meet amazing people. It allows you to choose a better quality of life, everything from the house you buy, the neighbourhood you live in, to the food you eat.  Where you travel on vacation, the people you have relationships with, have the very best health care so you won’t have to wait for vital operations.

Paying the bills won’t be a concern and you wouldn’t have to worry about starting businesses that fails and leads to arguments with your partner about money (which is the biggest relationship destroyer ever).

You’ll have complete control over every single area of your life. You’ll know that you can sustain your life for as long as you live… which brings HUGE self esteem.

BUT! With all the benefits in life that money can afford you, will you be happy?

With all the wealth you can accumulate, you still cannot go into your favourite department store and buy a lump of happiness. It’s something that’s NOT for sale. If it was, I don’t think anyone would sell it because it’s worth way too much.

Happiness comes from knowing that you’re taking positive action to gain something that will improve your life, without causing harm to anyone else.

Happiness does not come from accumulating more money. You must KNOW that having more money will result in you being able to live a more comfortable life. Then you feel happiness.

When you actually GAIN more wealth, you experience a different form of happiness. Elation.

The feeling of elation is fleeting. Fleeting meaning it only lasts for a short while. But it’s good, nevertheless!

To feel happy in this moment, take action to gain a value. By taking action – making more money – you gain value – improved quality of life and then you can expect to feel that fleeting feeling of elation when you gain it.