Resolved to earn more money in 2023? Richer doesn’t mean happier

In fast-paced Singapore, getting caught up in the constant pursuit of progress can blind us to what being truly happy requires.

Singapore is ranked 27th happiest among 146 societies and the second-happiest Asian society in 2022 after Taiwan. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Does having more money guarantee you’ll be happier?

This question may be front and centre for most of us renewing our New Year resolutions, in the hope of some positive change in our lives. This week, we might have committed ourselves to pursuing a superior living standard by working harder and hustling better in the quest for more income.

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