Many people think that every individual is responsible for their happiness, but people believe there are other external factors that influence us . Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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and neuroscientists believe that happiness is a choice and circumstances cannot direct a person to be sad or elated.
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, some believe, there are various factors, which can make a jovial person, gloomy. I am in accord, with
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opinion, as I believe, human beings have
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to control their emotions. In the composition, both aspects will be discussed with pros and cons. To embark upon, some experts assume, many external circumstances, are responsible, for a person to remain joyful or depressed. These may be,
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of
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or a loved one, divorce, poverty, physical or mental debility and any kind of physical or mental abuse.
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, people who just lost their only child
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may go into
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depression,
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may lead to various psychosomatic disorders.
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, patients who are
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and limited ability to do even their normal chores
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can be anxious and without hope, leading to chronic depression. In
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conditions, it is very difficult to remain happy and positive.
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, few believe that our mind controls what we think, we can remain happy no matter what
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are. No circumstances or situations can make us
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our joy. One of the famous, neuroscientists, named Dr Caroline Leaf, has written a book, switch on your brain.
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book explains that no matter what may be the situation, our response to it determines
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whether we are joyous or unhappy.
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, there are many videos, posted by a famous speaker Nick, who does not have arms or
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and he
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that
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happy lies within. Despite
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his impaired body form, he is more energetic and happy. He never regrets
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anything. In conclusion, I believe,
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we think in our heart, we shall be so,
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we have to choose to be in a state of happiness, no matter what comes in front of
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