Writing Task 2 - Group 5 by https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think that people can be happy without money? What other factors contribute to happiness? en-us 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC 2023-05-16 04:38:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Money is considered by many people to be one of the most important contributing factors towards happiness. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231850 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231850 In my opinion, it is possible for people to be happy even if they have little money and other aspects of life can play a more vital role in creating happiness. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231851 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231851 Although having money brings happiness to a lot of people, it does not necessarily follow that people without money are, therefore, unhappy. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231852 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231852 Take for example the comparison between those living in rural and urban areas. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231853 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231853 Most would agree that people living in country areas are not as likely to earn the very high incomes that city-dwellers can earn. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231854 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231854 However, they are generally as happy, if not happier, than their urban counterparts, helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231856 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231856 enjoying a slower, less stressed pace of life and taking daily pleasure in the natural environment that surrounds them. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231857 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231857 One way that people can gain happiness is through their work. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231858 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231858 For instance, a doctor doing volunteer work in underdeveloped countries may have very little money, helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231859 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231859 but the reward of helping people and doing the job they are good at, brings happiness in itself. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231860 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231860 In other words, happiness can be found by using skills that people are trained for and through job satisfaction. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231861 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231861 A second factor influencing happiness is having supportive and loving people in one's life. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231862 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231862 While money may bring the opportunities to enjoy pleasures, helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231863 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231863 few people would enjoy them on their own. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231865 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231865 Being surrounded by a loving and caring family is considered by most people to be more valuable than any amount of money. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231866 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231866 In conclusion, money is not essential for happiness, helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231867 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231867 which can be found through finding pleasure in one’s surroundings, finding job satisfaction and fostering close relationships. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231868 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231868 If more people strived in life towards true happiness rather than money, the world would be a better place. helc3122 https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231869 2023-05-15 12:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helc3122/iteyuc7rm2tz6ggd/wish/2591231869