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But it will create infinite options for you
You may have heard that once you reach a certain income threshold, your happiness levels remain relatively the same. Usually, this number ranges from about $60,000 – $100,000 per year. Once you go above this, you can afford more things, but your quality of life and happiness levels ultimately remains the same.
The Price Of Over-Pursuit
In pursuing money, it’s essential to remember what matters most to you (e.g., relationships, health, hobbies, passions, etc.). It’s hard to juggle multiple priorities, but it can be done. Sometimes, we will need to invest our focus into one area more than the other, but we always need to learn how to rebalance our priorities quickly so we don’t jeopardize any of them. Ultimately, we could all be millionaires and billionaires, but it won’t mean a thing if we don’t have people around us, interests, and passions.
Money Is Not A Bad Thing
Though many people without money believe it is a negative taboo-like thing. It’s not. Money is simply a tool to be utilized to add convenience to our lives and give it back to those in need.
If you genuinely want to learn how money can make you happy, read the next section, which elaborates on it in more detail.
How Money Can Make You Happier
The key is generosity. The times I’m happiest are when I can give to someone else. To see their heart warm, relief fill their eyes, or gratitude flow through their soul is one of the most beautiful experiences to witness.
Having money is a very fortunate situation, but if you hoard it all for yourself, it is ultimately meaningless.
Generosity and giving back to those with less monetary resources is the only way to mix happiness and money. And no, we don’t need to overgive our resources. We can give within the boundaries we have set for ourselves, our money, and our budgets.
The one lesson I’ve quickly learned in life is that: Giving is living; this applies not only to money but to other resources we might have access to – such as knowledge and wisdom. The more we share with others, the more opportunities we create in the universe for other people to elevate their lives. When we elevate the lives of others, it creates a domino effect because they are then able to help lift someone else.
In the pursuit of money, don’t think of all the things you can do with the money you earn; focus instead on all the money, resources, knowledge, and love you will be able to share and provide others with; this is ultimately, what inspires me to keep elevating my income.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.