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in singapore, it is actually easy to achieve happiness due to the government investing in a lot of recreational facilities for the pursuit of happiness. this includes places such as gyms which are subsidised, public courts for sports, as well as community centres. all these promote bonding and allow for citizens to pursue their passions, which can ultimately lead to their pursuit of happiness becoming much more achievable.

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Yes it its a worthwhile endeavour. (kellie and rebecca)

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Yes it its a worthwhile endeavour. (kellie and rebecca)

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Passage 2 states that "it is in the impermanent embrace of happiness that the heart discovers its resilience, its capacity to adapt, and its relentless pursuit of a more enduring fulfilment". Therefore, I believe that happiness is a worthwhile endeavour as although happiness might not last forever, each moment of it helps us grow stronger and more adaptable. These experiences teach us to keep striving for something more meaningful and lasting. Therefore, the pursuit of happiness is worthwhile because it not only brings joy but also shapes us into more resilient and fulfilled individuals. A Singapore example could be the nation’s journey from independence to becoming a thriving global city. In the past, Singapore faced challenges like limited resources, housing shortages, and unemployment. However, the temporary successes along the way such as building public housing or improving the economy taught the country to adapt, grow, and continue striving for long-term prosperity. This mirrors the idea that experiencing temporary happiness and successes can build resilience and push us towards lasting fulfilment, making the pursuit of happiness a valuable endeavour.

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No it is not a worthwhile endeavour.

In passage 3, " But it also turns out that pain and discomfort are critical to growth, and that achieving excellence depends on the capacity to delay gratification" The fact that one is required to feel such hurt according to the writer just to experience happiness, implies that it is worth pursuing. However this is not the case in Singapore.

In our academically-competitive society, it is unsurprising that students of today undergo tremendous stress to meet the expectations of those around us. We seem to find joy only when we achieve good grades and feel acadmically-validated which has resulted in many students bring overwhelmed by the pressure to excel in their pursuit for happiness. Suicide has become a worrying issue amongst students of our society.

As such the pursuit of happiness is not worthwhile as it brings about unnecessary pain

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No, it is not a worthwhile endeavour (jaz, xinhui, coey)

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No, it is not a worthwhile endeavour (jaz, xinhui, coey)

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According to Passage 1, ‘happiness, once ever present admist life’s trouble, now is as elusive as a fleeting dream’. The fact that happiness is so hard to get, according to the writer happiness is not worth pursuing. This is definitely the case in Singapore. In Singapore there is always a constant pressure on students and working adults to work to their best abilities to become high achievers, at the expense of their happiness. Singaporeans are often overworked and thus do not have leisure time to pursue activities that bring about their happiness. Especially since many Singaporeans have adopted this mindset since young it is a challenge to persuade them to take breaks. In 2022, NUS did a study on Singaporeans' study habits and discovered that, on average, students spend approximately 50 hours every week studying, which shows the extreme amount of stress Singaporeans face since young, hence making the pursuit of happiness a extreme challenge for Singaporeans

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its worthwhile because in singapore, the academic stress and work life imbalance are one of the highest globally, so indulging in something like pursuing a positive emotion like happiness is a good way to seek refuge in the stressful climate in singapore

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yes, the pursuit of happiness is a worthwhile endeavour. (adia, grace & huiru, 2T26)

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yes, the pursuit of happiness is a worthwhile endeavour. (adia, grace & huiru, 2T26)

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I agree to a large extent that the pursuit of happiness is a worthwhile endeavour, particularly in a society like Singapore. At the same time, I concede that there are some factors that may make the pursuit of happiness not so worthwhile.

According to passage 1, "happiness is a panacea for life's trouble" which suggests the solution for the difficulties we face in our daily lives. This is especially true in Singapore's fast-paced modern society. Amidst our stressful lives, it is crucial that we find other reasons to give our lives joy, outside of the gruelling paper-chase. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) in Singapore, for instance, actively promotes happiness and well-being as part of its broader mission to improve the health of Singaporeans. One such programme is the "Mind Your Mind" initiative that provides workshops and resources to help individuals manage stress, improve mental well-being, and develop resilience. Additionally, the Healthhub mental wellness toolkit, a comprehensive resource that offers practical tips and strategies for managing mental health, including self-help guides and interactive tools. Such programmes are a means to aid Singaporeans in the pursuit of happiness, by improving mental health. With such resources available, it can be argued that happiness is something reachable, and that the pursuit of happiness in a society like Singapore is ultimately worthwhile.

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According to Passage 1, ‘ happiness is a panacea for life’s troubles’. The fact that happiness can be a solution to many of our life’s problems makes it a worthwhile endeavour. This is definitely in the case of Singapore. Singapore has ranked 1st in Asia in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The rankings were calculated by taking into account key factors such as GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, generosity and perception of corruption. Since all these factors are crucial to solving the problems we Singaporeans face in life, happiness is worth chasing. For example, having a higher GDP per capita highlights a higher income for the average Singaporean, allowing them to better fulfil their wants and needs for a higher material standard of living. Moreover, a research by NUS has highlighted that depression and anxiety symptoms among Singaporean youths have resulted in them missing on average 190 hours according to a survey of parents in Singapore. Actively trying to find happiness in such a stressful society like Singapore will motivate people to solve their problems that are preventing them from feeling happy. A kiasu society like singapore will always want to maximise their performance in various areas and as such will want to be happy to maximise their performance.

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No, it is not a worthwhile endeavour (Aidan, 2T03)

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No, it is not a worthwhile endeavour (Aidan, 2T03)

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In Passage 2, the author states, "It is in the impermanent embrace of happiness that the heart discovers its resilience, its capacity to adapt, and its relentless pursuit of a more enduring fulfilment”. This underscores the notion that happiness tends to breed a false sense of contentment and complacency in individuals, which subconsciously erodes their drive to innovate and excel in various aspects of their lives. The author's sentiment is especially encapsulated in Singapore society, where the constant fear of losing out impels us to innovate ceaselessly. Defined vernacularly as "Kiasu Culture", our insatiable quest to achieve excellence has proved worthwhile, allowing Singapore to emerge 1st across a broad range of academic subjects according to a 2022 PISA study. Through our endless pursuit to redefine the parameters of success, this instils a sense of tenacity in individuals, which would not be possible if myopic milestones were extolled. Hence, in order to foster a culture of resilience and excellence, the pursuit of happiness is not a worthwhile endeavour.

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yes it is a worthwhile endeavor mandy siqi 

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yes it is a worthwhile endeavor mandy siqi 

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at the same time, from passage 3, the author stated that sufferings and uneasiness are an important part of improvement to allow us to achieve greater heights. this does not apply to the contexts of china as a famous Chinese author yuhua once claimed that sufferings are an inevitable and unpredictable part of life and should never be applauded for. instead, we should embrace moments of happiness as it allows us to have more postive views in life and be more optimistic to strive towards a better future. for example, another well-known author Shi tiesheng suffered from physical disabilities. in the early stages, he said that he had lost all meaning of life and felt that he could never achieve his dream of being a hurdle race athlete. during this period, the only things Shi tiesheng got were depressed emotions and negative thoughts. however, his mother was always there for him and gave him the support he needed. this allowed shitiesheng to recollect himself and started regaining his positive mindsets that gave him the opportunity to become one of the best authors in china. hence, happiness is a worthwhile endeavor as it brings about hope and positive mindsets to allow for improvement. sufferings could be important in bringing about growth but does not necessarily mean growth as blindly suffering achieves nothing but pain.