happiness
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Money and Happiness: How Much Do You Really Need?
Introduction We’ve all heard the saying, “Money can’t buy happiness.” But in a world where financial success is so often linked to well-being, the question remains: how much money does it take to be happy? While many believe wealth leads to happiness, research suggests that there’s a point where more money stops making us happier.…
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The Psychology of Spending: Understanding Your Money Habits to Build Wealth
Introduction Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s deeply intertwined with our emotions, habits, and psychology. Many of us think we know why we spend money the way we do, but often, our spending habits are driven more by psychological triggers than by rational decisions. Understanding these underlying factors is crucial if you want to take control…
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2) Personal Finance Friday: My Investment Portfolio
88% of the UK lack confidence when it comes to personal finance and investing. It doesn’t need to be this way. Personal finance is a set of skills that can empower you to become comfortable and confident with money. Here are some of those skills, in today’s Personal Finance Friday. Today, I want to share…
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12) Monday Mood Boost: The Stoic Secret to Lasting Happiness
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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11) MMB: Your Life Isn’t Perfect; And That’s Exactly How It Should Be
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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10) MMB: Discovering Joy with Bertrand Russell: Practical Insights from ‘The Conquest of Happiness’
I was recently, very generously, gifted a first edition copy of one of my favourite books; Bertrand Russell’s ‘Conquest of Happiness’. This book is one of the world’s greatest philosophers and thinkers turning his mind to a traditionally ‘unacademic’ topic; happiness. And he does it with lucid simplicity. It’s a simply fantastic read and I…
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9) Monday Mood Boost: Using Attention to Find Joy
It can be pretty difficult to see beauty in the world. Especially if you live in a city. Having recently moved into London, I’m experiencing this. It’s not that the beauty isn’t there. It’s just that no one makes money from you appreciating a beautiful building or lamp post. And so sadly, everywhere you go,…
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8) Monday Mood Boost: Using Philosophy to Live Your Best, Most Fulfilled Life
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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7) Monday Mood Boost: Suffering is Normal
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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6) Monday Mood Boost: Stop Wasting Your Most Precious Asset
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…