Financial Prosperity Leads to Happiness?
Researchers have been pondering for eons whether dough really makes people grin from ear to ear. Researchers Daniel Kahneman and Matthew Killingsworth have revealed that a fatter wallet does indeed coincide with more grins.
In a chat with wealth guru Thomas Druyen, Business Insider learnt that research suggests humans hit their satisfied-with-income milestone at around $80,000 U.S. dollars. However, Druyen notes that this doesn't equate to pure joy. "Joy ain't no mathematical equation, mate," Druyen quips. It depends on multiple factors.
Though we can’t get our hands on specifics from Druyen's work, we know that happiness transcends income. Here are some common factors affecting happiness:
- Mates and Pals: Strong bonds with family and friends play a key role in happiness. Folks with supportive networks tend to be more content with life.
- Healthy as a Horse: Good health – for both body and mind – greatly influences happiness. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management are crucial.
- Personal Evolution: Striving for meaningful goals and engaging in activities that foster personal growth can boost happiness. Discovering purpose and fulfillment in life can lead to deeper satisfaction.
- Neat 'n' Tidy Living: Living in a clean, safe, and visually pleasing environment can elevate joy. This encompasses aspects like accessing green spaces and having a comfy dwell, which can be amped up through landscaping and design.
- Freedom: Boasting the ability to make one's own choices and live life as desired can significantly impact happiness. This involves aspects like work-life balance and personal autonomy.
- Meaningful Tasks: Working on something engaging and aligned with one's values can positively influence overall happiness.
It's highly likely that Druyen's research dives into these or similar factors, shedding light on happiness's complexity beyond financial riches. For a deep dive, consulting his research or publications is advised.
What factors can contribute to happiness beyond personal-finance and business riches, according to Druyen's research? They include strong bonds with family and friends (mates and pals), good health (Healthy as a Horse), striving for personal growth and engaging in meaningful activities (Personal Evolution), living in a clean, safe, and visually pleasing environment (Neat 'n' Tidy Living), the ability to make one's own choices and live life as desired (Freedom), and working on something engaging and aligned with one's values (Meaningful Tasks).
