I decided to test this by creating a 'Happiness Audit.' listing things that brought me joy, rating each on a happiness scale, assigning costs, and tracking how long the happiness lasted. Below is a sample of what I wrote down.

(scroll right to see the cost)

Surprisingly, the most fulfilling items on my list were either low-cost or free. The Happiness Audit illuminated what mattered to me, highlighting the gap between what I thought and what actually brings happiness. I still use this exercise today as a compass to check in on my core values and recalibrate my priorities. I hope it serves you in the same way.

— Alex