In today’s weekend reading I’m sensing a bit of a pattern. It’s the little things that matter. Most of life is mundane but making the most of the commonplace is what sets people apart. Do money and happiness have any correlation? What about technology and happiness? I hope you are as encouraged (and challenged) by these articles as I was.
Facebook Use Predicts Decline in Happiness – University of Michigan – “But rather than enhance well-being, we found that Facebook use predicts the opposite result – it undermines it.” Hmmm, maybe I’ll make a commitment to using social media less. By the way, Facebook isn’t real life. People publish the best things about themselves. They upload their “fun” pictures. It makes you think that your life isn’t very awesome. That isn’t true though. Maybe we could all use a little Facebook break. What do you think?
10 (Amazing) Free Thing In Life – Budgets are Sexy – We easily forget that the best things in life are free. The University of Michigan study above helps prove this. Technology can’t buy happiness. Money and happiness have very little correlation. Make an attempt this weekend to appreciate those beautiful free things around you this weekend.
Radically Redefine ‘Necessary’ Spending – Afford Anything – How rich are you? Paula says that you are only as rich as your discretionary income. I totally agree. She also remarks about how not living life to the point of being maxed out has positive effects in her personal life. Also agreed. Doing well with saving really can have incredible benefits.
The Surprising Effect of Small Efforts over Time – Mr. Money Mustache – I far too often approach life with a “want it now” mentality. You probably do too. It’s easy to forget that a series of small efforts, working day by day towards something bigger, really does pay off. Thanks MMM.
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Have a great weekend!
[photo courtesy of Andrew]
Love the sentiment, “you are only as rich as your discretionary income.” I absolutely agree.
Hey, thanks Joel!! That rocks!!
Just read the article. You are absolutely correct. That $25 may not seem like a lot; however, imagine if it had been invested and time/compound interest had a chance to work.
Exactly James. I like the way Paula thinks!
No prob Paula!