Many say that money can’t buy you happiness. While it’s majorly true, money CAN actually bring you happiness when utilised and spent in the right way.
While a shopping spree does buy you happiness, but only momentarily. But, if you spend your money buying a memorable item worth a lifetime of memories, then that’s straight-up joy!
Hence, we have listed a few money practices that will bring you happiness to last a lifetime.
1. Buy memorable experiences
Rather than buying things that’ll give you joy at the moment, buy a ticket for sky diving or to visit Udaipur to experience the beauty of the Lantern Festival. These are moments and experiences you can never forget. It’s true that the ticket, airfare, hotel costs may be much, but the event itself will give you happiness. Experts have deemed experiences to be more connected to our inner self.
2. Occasional treats
It is said that you will enjoy a thing to your heart’s content only when you let go of it for a long time. Suppose you have ice cream every 2-3 days in a week compared to your friend who has their favourite chocolate ice cream once a month. In this case, your friend will use it as an occasional treat and get more joy from it, rather than you. Similarly, if you buy your favourite things once in a while, you are more likely to feel happier than buying something frequently.
3. Buying helps
When you decide to buy gadgets or hire a household maid, nanny, you are giving yourself and your family a good opportunity to spend time together, rather than losing it due to cleaning and managing the household. Believe it or not, the time and money that goes into maintaining a house are immense. Getting someone to run your errands buys you more family or alone time.
4. Give to others
You will realise that there is greater good and happiness in giving to others. Indulging in charities, donations will help you benefit others, giving you immense satisfaction and happiness in helping others. People are said to feel more good while giving money to people in need than buying things recklessly.
5. Future investments
Investing in future experiences is a wise choice to make so that your retirement age is full of comfort and no compromises. Paying for things so that you can enjoy your experiences later will help you spend more time with your family and friends. Estate, stock investments etc. are efficient ways to plan your future.
