Many feel that happiness is mainly an individual responsibility while others feel that there are important external factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Happiness
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is an important feeling that enables individuals to thrive.
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some people are of the opinion that
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feeling can be derived and
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depends largely on external factors ,others believe that our
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should be controlled solely by us. I concur with the notion that our
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is hugely dependent on factors around us.
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the two sides citing relevant examples. On the one hand, the society and environment play an enormous part in our lives. Our standard of living is impacted by the amenities available to us
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as good roads, electricity,
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equipped hospitals just to mention a few. If these are lacking, the possibility of being happy is really slim.
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, in 2019 when I visited Lagos state, a city in Nigeria. I became very sick and was rushed to the hospital only to be informed that some of the important equipment required for my treatment was unavailable.
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really made me sad.
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, some governments around the world are making little or no effort to ensure that the basic requirements of communities are provided.
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, I strongly believe that it is impossible to be happy when the things that should make life worth living
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as quality health care
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absent.
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, it can be argued that individuals ought to be responsible for their own
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and pleasure. In the world of today, where chaos and pain are the order of the day, people are looking within themselves to find reasons to be happy.
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, my uncle who lives in a remote village in India never turns on the television because he said it is only filled with bad news,
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relying on external factors for
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happiness
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would be detrimental. In conclusion,
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happiness
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can be described as free and should be generated from within, I strongly believe that our environment contributes immensely to our
happiness
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.

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Provide slightly more specific examples to support your arguments and help illustrate your points more effectively.
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The essay presents a balanced view by discussing both sides before concluding with a clear opinion.
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Good use of personal experience to support your argument, making it relatable and engaging.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Individual responsibility
  • External factors
  • Personal choices
  • Mindset
  • Attitude
  • Mental health
  • Self-improvement
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Financial stability
  • Social relationships
  • Supportive family
  • Environment
  • Living conditions
  • Neighborhood safety
  • Cultural factors
  • Interplay
  • Dispositions
  • Case studies
  • Practical strategies
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