Even though money can’t buy happiness solely on its own, because it takes an adjustment of attitude to truly find it, the more money we have the easier it is to find those moments of happiness. The thing with using our money to give us moments of happiness is that we need to spend it in the right way. Using our money to buy experiences is a better use of our hard-earned cash than buying material items, but make sure we’re spending it on the types of experiences that we truly enjoy, not on what other people say we should enjoy. Another way we can use our money to buy moments of happiness is to spend it on things that will allow us to have more free time. Having enough money also relieves anxiety and stress from the financial pressures of providing for our basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter. Which…let’s face it, makes it easier to be happy. Being able to give to charity or help others in need is also another way having money can be our source of happiness. So, money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness, but it allows us to experience things that make us happy.

The Real Relationship Between Money and Happiness

The truth is, money can’t really buy happiness, but it can allow you to buy moments of happiness, just not actually happiness itself. There’s a misconception that money can buy happiness, but here’s the thing, you can’t put a price on happiness because happiness is not tangible. Happiness is a mindset, an attitude that you develop through the way you respond to the world around you.

Happiness comes from the inside-out, not the other way around. Being more aware of your feelings and reactions and making a conscious effort to find gratitude in even the smallest of things will allow you to find happiness. It’s not easy at first, but just like physical exercise it takes a lot of effort in the beginning and as you slowly strengthen your muscles the easier it gets.

“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Just like your physical and emotional efforts, the same is true for your mindset. It will be difficult in the beginning to make that conscious effort to stop the negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones, but the more you “exercise” your mind in that way, the easier it will become. It’s not a process that happens overnight, but it can be achieved with patience and practice.

So, you know that money can’t literally buy happiness, but you also understand that money is a big factor in how you experience life and in those experiences which money can buy, you will find your moments of happiness. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking money is the answer to happiness. With that way of thinking, you’re sure to have neither. Find happiness from within and you won’t be without!

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