Examples Of Misconceptions Of Happiness

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Nowadays, money seems to be most people’s worries, but why exactly do you think so? It's not like money makes the world go round right? Or does it? Money doe splay such a big role in a person's life, that is why knowing how to manage your expenses is extremely important, especially if you're not from a rich family who gets money just by breathing. People tend to do a lot of mistakes when it comes to their money, and that is one of the major reasons why they tend to struggle. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about money.

#1 MONEY IS ALL I NEED TO BE HAPPY

Most people think that money is the only thing they need in order for them to be happy, well based on some famous people's experiences, it is actually too far from it. Just look at Marilyn Monroe, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and every other celebrity who have tons of money, and yet they all succumbed into drugs because they were obviously not happy with their respective lives. Happiness comes in all forms, you can be happy just by having family and friends, you can be happy with simply loving your job, you can be happy just because you choose to be happy. Happiness doesn't have to involve having money or things that
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However, you do realize, that in every single purchase you make, the money you lose in an instant. The most common mistake people make, is that they spend before they save. The ideal thing to do when you just got your paycheck is pay for the bills, save some, then spend the rest all you want. That is how it's supposed to be like, not the opposite. Pay your dues first because they are the most important thing, and then once you have done that, save a little. Remember that it doesn't matter how little you save, as long as you do. Chances are, if you shop before you save, there might be nothing left to save since you might have spent it

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