Singapore has a happiness of 39.8 and ranks 90 out of other countries analysed. That is rather low compared to the other countries. Being a relatively prosperous country, we are not happy. In my opinion, the main reason might be due to stress and pressure. Since Singapore is a relatively prosperous country, we have to work hard to maintain it. The harder we work, the more stressed we get, thus resulting in such a low score in our happiness index. Another reason might be because of Singapore's competitive spirit. Singaporeans tend to be very competitive, whether it's a competition, our examinations, we want to be the best in everything. When we don't win, we would be very displeased, thus resulting in a low score in our happiness index. Lastly, I think Singaporeans are always discontent with what they have. Most children of our generation are unaware of how fortunate we are to live everyday knowing that we would not die of hunger. Instead, Singaporeans are always complaining about the tiniest detail. These might be some of the reasons why Singaporeans are not happy.
Does being rich means happy?
I cannot lie that I have never dreamt of being rich. But besides buying the things I desire, I don't think money means happiness. Singapore is a prosperous country, yet we're not happy. After all, all of the best things in life cannot be bought. Like love, friendship, and laughter. Some might be poor, but content with what they have, and that makes them happy. In my opinion, happiness is a different definition to everyone. To some happiness might be money, to others happiness might be being loved. To me, happiness is not wealth, but laughing with my friends, having a meal with my family, and doing a good deed. Does being rich means happy? In my opinion, no.
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