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Have you ever crunched the numbers on how much it would cost for you to be happy?
Was the sum more or less than you thought it would be?
[Discounting the pandemic. And any other factors that can't be fixed with money. Obviously.]
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If only it were that easy. I don’t believe happiness can be quantified in terms of money. Ok we need enough to live, but it seems to be a case of the more you have, the more you need to be ‘happy’. I believe it’s a state of mind linked to being content with your lot.  |
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"If only it were that easy. I don’t believe happiness can be quantified in terms of money. Ok we need enough to live, but it seems to be a case of the more you have, the more you need to be ‘happy’. I believe it’s a state of mind linked to being content with your lot. "
Since I'm *not* content with my lot, I did some sums and figured out how much it would take to change that. Really wasn't as much as I'd feared, either.
(I acknowledge how lucky I am that I don't currently have any problems that can't be fixed by throwing cash at them.) |
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"If only it were that easy. I don’t believe happiness can be quantified in terms of money. Ok we need enough to live, but it seems to be a case of the more you have, the more you need to be ‘happy’. I believe it’s a state of mind linked to being content with your lot.
Since I'm *not* content with my lot, I did some sums and figured out how much it would take to change that. Really wasn't as much as I'd feared, either.
(I acknowledge how lucky I am that I don't currently have any problems that can't be fixed by throwing cash at them.) "
So the next question is, how you going to get your hands on that cash? |
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"If only it were that easy. I don’t believe happiness can be quantified in terms of money. Ok we need enough to live, but it seems to be a case of the more you have, the more you need to be ‘happy’. I believe it’s a state of mind linked to being content with your lot.
Since I'm *not* content with my lot, I did some sums and figured out how much it would take to change that. Really wasn't as much as I'd feared, either.
(I acknowledge how lucky I am that I don't currently have any problems that can't be fixed by throwing cash at them.) "
But once you'd got the money and fixed the problems would you be happy? Or would you think I just need x amount of money then I would be happy ad infinitum? |
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"So the next question is, how you going to get your hands on that cash? "
If I knew that, I'd have done it and I probably wouldn't be posting on here!
"But once you'd got the money and fixed the problems would you be happy? Or would you think I just need x amount of money then I would be happy ad infinitum?"
We should absolutely, definitely carry out extensive testing of this to find out. Give me a large sum of money and collect the results on my deathbed.
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I dont believe a figure can be put on happiness. Sure we would like never to have to worry about money. All of us. But theres much more important shiz. Love, health and having good people around us.
I dont mind working like an idiot as I have since I was a teenager. As long as my other balance is there. I'll settle for that.
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Happiness can't be quantified by monetary value I don't think
It's more about your disposition and attributes...how satisfied you are with what you have and the value placed on what you have. Happiness comes from within
Some people are never happy, always striving for more
I am generally happy, grateful for all I have. I have a good job which I love, a home, family. Material things don't mean much to me.
My life might be boring to some but I like it and yep, I do think on the whole I am happy
If we were to quantify happiness it would cost approximately £2.50 at my local chippy
Simple things make me happy |
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"Happiness can't be quantified by monetary value I don't think
It's more about your disposition and attributes...how satisfied you are with what you have and the value placed on what you have. Happiness comes from within
Some people are never happy, always striving for more
I am generally happy, grateful for all I have. I have a good job which I love, a home, family. Material things don't mean much to me.
My life might be boring to some but I like it and yep, I do think on the whole I am happy
If we were to quantify happiness it would cost approximately £2.50 at my local chippy
Simple things make me happy "
God. What can you get at your chippy for £2.50 woman? A savloy? |
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But once you'd got the money and fixed the problems would you be happy? Or would you think I just need x amount of money then I would be happy ad infinitum?
We should absolutely, definitely carry out extensive testing of this to find out. Give me a large sum of money and collect the results on my deathbed.
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Your reply has made me happy |
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"Happiness can't be quantified by monetary value I don't think
It's more about your disposition and attributes...how satisfied you are with what you have and the value placed on what you have. Happiness comes from within
Some people are never happy, always striving for more
I am generally happy, grateful for all I have. I have a good job which I love, a home, family. Material things don't mean much to me.
My life might be boring to some but I like it and yep, I do think on the whole I am happy
If we were to quantify happiness it would cost approximately £2.50 at my local chippy
Simple things make me happy
God. What can you get at your chippy for £2.50 woman? A savloy? "
Chips! small portion of chips is £1.75 a large £2.50 |
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"God. What can you get at your chippy for £2.50 woman? A savloy?
Chips! small portion of chips is £1.75 a large £2.50 "
Small is £3.50 here. If you want fish with that you’re looking at a tenner. A drink and it’s £11.50.
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"God. What can you get at your chippy for £2.50 woman? A savloy?
Chips! small portion of chips is £1.75 a large £2.50
Small is £3.50 here. If you want fish with that you’re looking at a tenner. A drink and it’s £11.50.
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Similar prices in my hometown... Another reason to visit you MsD |
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"Have you ever crunched the numbers on how much it would cost for you to be happy?
Was the sum more or less than you thought it would be?
[Discounting the pandemic. And any other factors that can't be fixed with money. Obviously.]
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Throwing money at it is only a short term fix and gives you a false impression that you're happy.
Cheaper to talk to the right person and change your mindset so that you're truly happy
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I used to think happiness was monetary and have been guilty of buying things I didn’t need.
Having gone through some serious life events and losing so much of what I thought was important, to find Becky and realise that none of it really mattered has been life changing.
Sure, I still like nice things but my happiness is centred around the two of us.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"God. What can you get at your chippy for £2.50 woman? A savloy?
Chips! small portion of chips is £1.75 a large £2.50
Small is £3.50 here. If you want fish with that you’re looking at a tenner. A drink and it’s £11.50.
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Its all about perspective though... one man's large is another (wo)man's small |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
Edmonton |
I take happiness from the simple things like having eyes so that I can see arms and legs that work and a brain that sometimes work.I have a job to buy the things that make my life easier pay for everyday things as well as a few luxuries |
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over a year ago
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I'm materialistic always have been was spoilt as a child so my parents fault. I've never not had money so can't empathise with those that don't.
I keep myself physically fit and healthy but realise poor health can hit any of us without warning.
Would I swap lifetime guaranteed good health for money ? Of course I would but that's not possible.
Some say money is the root of all evil and I've seen people change when they've come into, or earned good money.
Money and being comfortable doesn't make you happy but it sure helps.
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We are very happy people but a few extra thousand would take some of the financial pressures of running your own business away. Our business is thankfully successful and surviving Covid but finance is always a concern in the background, especially with Brexit happening soon too. |
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(the cost of the psychotherapy I've had over the years) plus (the cost of associated things with that) plus (an amount recognising the health issues associated with working on myself).
Happiness is probably about security and relative poverty on a broader scale, but for me to find happiness see above |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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I think the lack of financial worry can definitely be a contributing factor to a more happy state. It's well known that financial issues often contribute to stress and anxiety. Happiness they do not bring about.
In short, money doesn't buy happiness, but can certainly create the conditions for it to flourish. |
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"I think the lack of financial worry can definitely be a contributing factor to a more happy state. It's well known that financial issues often contribute to stress and anxiety. Happiness they do not bring about.
In short, money doesn't buy happiness, but can certainly create the conditions for it to flourish."
Roughly the same as what Swingy above said then  |
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I am happy and it’s taken a long time to realise this.
For me it breakdowns to having a partner with shared mutual interests and equal perversity.
A roof over my head and green fields around me. Lots of travel plans pandemic permitting.
A job I like and a side business to keep me busy.
Most of the above isn’t monetary. But I built it all on the firm foundation of having my house and fields as my own. So this financial outlay was my starting point to happiness.
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over a year ago
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My life is more difficult now than it’s ever been, however I am far far happier than I can recall for such a long time. The hardship is short term and this is what I have to remember...how is this measured in terms of how I feel when I get up..how much lighter I am daily. On looking forward to what ever lies ahead and knowing that I alone control that with in certain constraints whilst money would ease things, it has little bearings on true happiness that lies with us alone. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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Money never buys happiness outright - it may buy comfort and security which in turn can lead to happiness, but you can have both of those without money
My emotional wellbeing is not dictated by the money I have but by the people around me and my own personal sense of happiness |
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over a year ago
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"Have you ever crunched the numbers on how much it would cost for you to be happy?
Was the sum more or less than you thought it would be?
[Discounting the pandemic. And any other factors that can't be fixed with money. Obviously.]
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True happiness costs absolutely nothing. Seriously. The problem is, most people confuse materialism with happiness. That's when it all starts to go wrong.
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over a year ago
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Like has been said multiple time’s, you can’t but happiness.
But enough to pay off every direct debit would be a good start for me. I’ve always been quite sensible with money and haven’t gone into unnecessary debt to keep up with the Jones’s. It’s eye watering what people sign up to pay monthly for a car 
Around £160k would clear everything for me. No mortgage payments would be great |
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over a year ago
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Only a few thousand would ease the pressure for me right now.
The result would be less worries leading to a happier relaxed state.
I used to have a lot more money and a lot less time.
It bought me some awesome travel experiences but mostly all it got me was more stuff.
The actual amount of money I really need is enough to feel secure which is minimal. |
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Enough money to not have to worry about bills and food is all it would take, so not a huge amount.
In my early 20's I was seriously poor and having to scrabble around to try to find pennies to go to the shops or to get a bus or for the gas meter is no fun.
Money doesn't buy happiness but it can certainly remove some of the stresses.
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I would rather stay very sad for them to stay happy. 