Let me start with quality education is something that not every child can access in the world today. Because limited resources and funds strain public education systems in underdeveloped and developing countries. So quality education is often not free. But it is also a basic right of any child. In poor countries, parents often have […]
Category: Quality of Life
“We want a world where life is preserved, and the quality of life is enriched for everybody, not only for the privileged.”
– Isabel Allende
How does the quality of life make a difference in living a fulfilled life? Humans beings co-exist in a society trying to maintain a balance with nature. According to World Happiness Report (WHR) the 5 Nordic countries have been leading the happiness index. “Through reviewing the existing studies, theories, and data behind the World Happiness Report, we find that the most prominent explanations include factors related to the quality of institutions, such as reliable and extensive welfare benefits, low corruption, and well-functioning democracy and state institutions.”
According to Wikipedia “Quality of life (QOL) is the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life. It consists of the expectations of an individual or society for a good life. These expectations are guided by the values, goals, and socio-cultural context in which an individual lives.”
What You Lose When You Move Abroad
Discover what you may lose when you move abroad for work or a better life. From relationships to identity, explore the complexities of immigration.
Do You Need to Be a Millionaire to be Happy?
Discover the true meaning of happiness and the value of simplicity in this thought-provoking post. Can being a millionaire guarantee happiness? Let’s find out.
3 Reasons Americans Stress Over Money
America is one of the richest countries in the world. But why then do most Americans stress over money? The Americans have a decent to great quality of life. But still their wants are incessant. Does it sound absurd? It’s true. In America, there is an American dream. And somehow the American dream has gotten […]
Why Our Roots Beckon Us?
If you are an immigrant like me, you might have realized what I am trying to say. Why our roots beckon us? Having lived in India for most of life and a short stint in China, I moved to the US over four years back. When we immigrate to another country, for the immigrants it […]
Why Religious Freedom Matters?
What is religious freedom? As per Wikipedia, freedom of religion or religious liberty is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. It also includes the freedom to change one’s religion or beliefs, “the right not to profess any religion or belief” or “not to practise a […]
Why Think Before You Buy Stuffs?
Does buying stuffs makes you feel happy? Then the question may be how do you define stuffs? Well, it could things that you go buy and bring into your house, mostly. Then, as time goes by, you run out of space in your house and you feel the burning need to buy or rent a […]
How to Learn English in Developing Countries
In developing countries, especially India, learning English is a privilege. Does it sound out of whack? Whilst it might sound like that, it is very much a fact of life. India is the country which houses the second most people in the world living in extreme poverty, that is $1.99 US dollars a day just […]
5 Steps to Find Fulfillment in Life
Do you know what the meaning of the word fulfillment is? Well, fulfillment essentially has two parts to its meaning. First is a sense of happiness or satisfaction. Second is a sense of accomplishment that one would have yearned for. Then the question that arises is why do we care about fulfillment? Does it matter? […]
Can Poverty Cause Slavery?
What is the extent poverty can drive people to do the work they do? So can poverty force humans to do inhuman jobs? Then, can poverty cause slavery? Hence, is being forced to do jobs in inhuman conditions without other job opportunities not slavery? Thus, if we think all people in the world have a […]