How to Be Happier Without Spending a Lot of Money

Spend a Little Money on Someone Else

A great way to be happy is to bring happiness to others, said Rubin. “Think about ways you could spend the money that would make a big difference to someone else — whether someone you know or a cause you support,” she said. She recommended looking into things such as donating new books to add to the shelves of the local children’s library.