Does money actually buy happiness? No, and yes.
As a student, I try to attend classes, have work, family, social life, and still feel unsatisfied or unhappy. I came across a YouTube video that explains how happiness isn’t a mystery but a system.
Here’s what science says you need to do to achieve absolute happiness:
- Make money with purpose (dopamine)
- Do something you love, just for fun (serotonin)
- Build a real relationship (testosterone)
- Stay connected to family (oxytocin)
- Pray, reflect, and connect spiritually (endorphins)
- Spend time with your friends (endocannabinoids)
Ignore one of these aspects, and you’ll feel off. Balance them, and life feels lighter.
So next time you feel stuck, don’t just work harder. Pause and reflect. Check your balance, call your parents, go with your friends, or simply pet your cat.