Money and Happiness

The Daily Telegraph asks today what makes us happiest. According to YouGov it's 'feel good' moments like having a romantic dinner, gardening on a sunny day and finding money you thought you'd lost. Intestingly though, there's no mention of actually making money.

Does money empassion you? Next time you walk through the City, take a look at bankers and brokers rushing to work. Do they look happy? I can't honestly say I ever get worked up about my bank balance - either when it's well in credit or otherwise. A cursory glance and into the filer. No great emotions.

What do I enjoy though is praise! The other day a student told me I was the best teacher she'd ever had. I guess that made by happy.

Admittedly, praise doesn't pay the bills - a pay rise for all that overtime wouldn't have gone amiss either.