Why happiness is more important than money?

Happiness being more important than money is something that is often brought up in today’s society.  There are even famous commercials about how purchasing some things can bring happiness, but certain things are priceless.  Those messages usually portray that money can buy moments of happiness but that an actual state of continued happiness cannot be bought.  Money is certainly something that can provide less stress than the alternative of not having money.  However, so many people can become so focused on money that they never allow happiness to sink in.  There are countless examples of people in the world that are extremely wealthy and yet very unhappy in their lives.

Feelings can last so much longer than material things that money can buy.  For example, let’s say that you have purchased your dream car.  That car will die out at some point, and the happiness around that purchase will not last.  On the contrary, if that person can pick up on the happiness their car brings them and the other small and big good things in their life, they are more likely to achieve continued happiness. Material possessions are okay to get some happiness from, but it is also important to pick up on the happiness from relationships, friendships, careers, hobbies, experiences, etc. 

If you can focus on a balance of happiness in your life rather than only on your monetary possessions, you are more likely to achieve better physical and mental health. That balance comes with less stress and will be better for you long term.  On top of that, having that balance will be better for your finances.  If you are using money to search for happiness, your finances will likely suffer greatly because money will not buy happiness long term.  Try to validate the money you have and have earned in your life, but make sure not to put all of your stock of happiness in your finances.  Happiness is achieved with a balance of outlets rather than just one outlet.