Tags: #happiness, #making money

Money Is Not Everything in Life

Many people consider money to be the driving force of their lives: many of their aims are connected merely with earning lots of money rather than getting some improvements in their personal lives and the lives of their close ones. Besides, money remains the most decisive factor in many of people’s choices: career, hobbies, pastime, etc. If some of the aforementioned descriptions are also true for you, then you should probably reevaluate the importance of happiness personally for you.

Some things that are considered far better than money:

  1. Health

Health is better than wealth, and I totally agree with this statement. You can never buy health regardless of how much money you have. However, you can maintain good health by everyday choices you make: physical exercises, proper nutrition, adequate hygiene, etc.

  1. Experiences

Go to the place you have always dreamt of. Tell somebody how much you love him/her. Write a letter to the person whom you have always wanted to share your emotions with. Just enjoy your life and make it full of unforgettable experiences.

  1. Marriage

Instead of being money-driven, you’d better care for a cozy life in comfort with the person you love more than life. Finding the right person can be the brightest and most exciting life-changing experience.

  1. Family and friends

Enjoy the company of your close ones. You know, those people you love will not live forever, so enjoy their presence in your life.

  1. Personal passions

You should always find time to devote to the things you truly love. There must be at least something in your life that brings you sheer emotions and happiness. 

  1. Wisdom and personal growth

Expand your horizons. Constantly ask new questions. Always learn something new. You’ll be really surprised at the opportunities that will come up in your life. It’s never too late to learn.

  1. Emotional well-being

Your inner state of mind, or mental health, is the most important thing for you to feel in harmony. You should learn how to properly express your feelings, communicate with other people, let your closest ones know how you feel, how to talk about problem and solve them, etc. Remember: if you ever find yourself struggling with something in your life, always address some psychological help to restore this balance.

  1. Helping the others

You can help other people even without having money: you can donate to charity some of your things that you no longer need or you can volunteer at some educational or medical centers, where you could help to entertain either orphans or sick kids. 
Guess, as you were reading this article, you began to think more about the true value of life. Have you already noticed all of its constituents? If not, it’s high time to rethink the values for yourself.