The Importance Of Happiness And Happiness In Life

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It’s said that only about five percent of people choose the right career the first time. That’s five percent; out of how many people in the world? I don’t know about you, but that sure makes me feel a little better about choosing my career, but at the same time makes it a little scarier. If you’re like me and have no idea what you want to do, it’s also one of the most stressful things. All I know is I want to be happy. I favor my own happiness over making a ton of money any day. Happiness is far more important to me than making money. The reason I choose being happy at a job is it can create a lot more stability, you’ll be a lot more satisfied, and you’ll even understand the importance of money more.
One reason that being happy at
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As I mentioned it will help you have more time with your family and not get as agitated with daily activities after getting off work. You can be happier with seeing your family. If you have a job that makes you happy then obviously you will no longer have to deal with all the silly work things that make you miserable day to day. I’ve worked in retail my whole life and myself know for a fact that if you don’t like the atmosphere or the people you have to see each day then you’re going to be completely miserable. And that simply isn’t good. Stress at a job is never a good thing when you’re trying to enjoy your time there. You’re going to be spending at least forty hours a week there, so why cause more …show more content…
Money really doesn’t mean everything in the world. I know a lot of people think that it does, but it doesn’t. It wasn’t how I was raised at all, and I wish others were raised the same. From living alone almost two years I know how awesome it is to have the money to pay your bills. Of course you’re going to need a little extra though, because if you’re like me, you want to save some. I also never understood how great it is to spoil my son with stuff that I think he needs and a little extra here and there. Showing him that money doesn’t mean everything is also important. My parents never had a lot of money as my sisters and I were growing up, but they still created a very loving house and provided for us in any way they could. That’s what is important, love. Money can’t buy love. Unhappiness can’t have a successful job. Money, once again, does not mean

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