Money Won’t Make You Happy. Focus On This Instead

Get these happiness indicators right, and you’ll live a happy life

Money is an important part of our lives. It is a unit of exchange for goods and services. Money pays off the living expenses such as food, rent, and everything in between.

Most people think more money will lead to more happiness, but that is not the case. No one wants money because they like having more paper. People want more money for the sake of having more choices.

But the way you use your money and treat yourself will play a big role in your actual happiness.

This quote from Daniel Cerescu captures how money can make you happy, but also how it can turn you into a mess.

“Money is just a tool. And you’re either it’s master or it’s slave. When money has power over you, that’s the path to slavery. When you use money, and don’t let money use you, that’s the path to freedom.” — Daniel Cerescu

This is why many people refer to high paying jobs as the golden handcuffs. While they pay nicely, they also depend a ton of your time. This isn’t true about all high paying jobs, but it is a common theme.