Life and finance, how do we balance money and happiness equation

After spending several years with various people in business, I can definitely say that what money can buy is definitely not the key to happiness, especially when you're surrounded by people with different ideas and cultures and customs and what's most important to them. What money and happiness are, is up to every person to decide and live out in their own way.

I think we make a mistake when we think we need to be financially stable to be happy and content with our lives. Being happy is about more than just having more money. Money is important, but happiness involves more than just income or net worth. The term “happiness” may be part of the problem. There is no magic formula for getting where you want to be in life.

There are many things that can make us happy in life, but money is not one of them. We live in a world in which money is power, social status is power, and in which the most powerful have the most money. Let's figure out how to have more money without being so influenced by the power factors in this world.

Nowadays, people are afraid of money. Money is a necessary evil. If you're not careful with your money, it can take control of you. One thing you can do to control your destiny is to create power over your own life by making money work for you instead of you working for your money.

Building your own power has a lot to do with the people you surround yourself with. The more money you have, the more people you have influencing you to think in the same ways. You may be able to influence people you don't like, but you don't influence those that you do.

Happiness and money are not the same things, but how we use them is very similar. Happiness can be achieved by managing your own money, and money can be attained by managing your happiness. How do we develop a natural propensity for happiness in our lives, without spending tons of money?

I can tell you what does not work: pride, hate, revenge, jealousy, blame, you get the picture. I don't see these ingredients in my life very often. I focus on love, compassion, equality, and helping others. When I'm doing those things, I feel happy and successful, and secure.

Many of the things that contribute to happiness are things that are free or very inexpensive.

Love

Spend time with people that make you happy. Love yourself. Live with authenticity. Be patient with yourself and others. Trust your instincts. Help others whenever you can. Do not compare your life with anyone else's, because life is not a competition. Do not say things to others that you would never say to yourself. Have a sense of humor. Spend time relaxing. Breathe.

The best people in your life are not the ones who have all of the right things, but rather the ones who know how to laugh at themselves. Look for the beauty in life, for every person you meet has a beautiful story to tell. Say "I love you" often. Learn to say "I'm sorry" and mean it.

Connect

Find someone to spend time with on a regular basis. Learn to talk about life's ups and downs with people that really understand you. There is a deeper understanding and appreciation of life when you have real conversations with other people.

Find ways to share your life with people who have wisdom and insights into the things that really matter in life. Keep your mind open to new ideas. Change is scary, but change is inevitable. Keep your mind open to new opportunities. Practice acceptance of yourself. Celebrate life, not fear death. Acceptance is the doorway to happiness.

Take Action

Take action! Whether it's taking care of your health, doing your best at work, learning a new skill, building relationships, or saving for the future, if you don't do something to move toward your goal, it's not going to happen. Become your own best friend! Live in the now. Try something new, and explore your curiosity. You'll be so glad you did.

Be Organized

Make a commitment to spend your time and energy on the things that matter most. Take care of yourself first, and then do the things you say you will do. Get rid of the things that are holding you back from making your life what you want it to be. Stop focusing on what other people are doing, and do something great. Realize the results are not what matters most, it's the journey. Learn to say "no" to negative things and people, and to say "yes" to positive things and people. Avoid victimhood by accepting and taking responsibility for your life.

Give

Do not waste time with people or things that are unfulfilling. Take your energy and focus on those that will add the most value to your life. Help people. Take care of the ones that love you. Give to others. Build relationships that are important to you. Give your time. Give your attention. Give your money. Share your wealth. Pay it forward. Do good things for others. Become an inspiration. I promise you will feel happier and more fulfilled.

Create

Learn to create your own happiness. Learn to allow yourself the freedom to create the life that you want. You do not have to live with the burden of others' bad decisions. You are in charge of your destiny. The decisions you make and the people you associate with determine your mood. Create a sense of purpose in your life and purpose in your day.

Conclusion

Don't believe the hype. Much money never equals much happiness. Realize that achieving your goals will be more about finding happiness than achieving the goals themselves.

There is no such thing as a life without challenges, whether we are trying to win a war, find the right job, save for retirement, give or love others. The only thing that gets us through the good and bad times is the awareness that, if we choose happiness, we can always overcome the challenges in life and discover true happiness.