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That's the word from researchers at the University of British Columbia and Harvard University who determined that people who buy presents for their family and friends or give money to charitable organizations report being happier than more miserly people who don't share, reports The Associated Press. Previous research has shown that money can buy happiness--to an extent. Specifically, having more money does lead to happiness; after all, if you have a high enough income you don't have to worry about paying the mortgage or putting food on the table. You might even get to take a vacation. Does how you spend your money impact your happiness? That is the question the British Columbia/Harvard team wanted to answer. The team conducted three experiments. No. 1: On a Scale of 1 to 5 No. 2: The Bonus No. 3: Spend It Now "This work suggests that even making small alterations in how we spend money on a daily basis can make a difference in happiness," lead study author Elizabeth Dunn of the University of British Columbia told AP. "That doesn't mean go get a high-paying job so you can spend tons of money on others. The message is, given what you have, how can you make little alterations to do something for others." And it's not just your treasure that counts toward the happiness quotient. Giving to others can also include donating your time or special skills to a charitable organization or religious group. The study was published in the journal Science. --From the Editors at Netscape | |||||||||||||||
The Bible says it is more blessed to give than to receive. Science has now confirmed it. Buy whatever you want whenever you want, but also give away some of your largesse if you want to be truly happy.
