World Happiness Index is something that I feel is the most required
for every culture, country to re-assess themselves after knowing where they
stand. World happiness report is published by United nations every year from 2012
onwards.
It is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 in 150 countries.
Six key factors decide the index: real GDP per capita,
healthy life expectancy, having someone to count on, perceived freedom to make
life choices, freedom from corruption, and generosity. The factors are well
assessed by a panel of experts and this gives you a clear picture of how people
in a nation function.
Here is the top 10 list
- Switzerland
- Iceland
- Denmark
- Norway
- Canada
- Finland
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- New Zealand
- Australia
It is natural that you look for India but sadly they are not
anywhere near the top. Below are some of the biggies
- United States (15)
- United Kingdom (21)
- Japan (46)
- India (117)
So with all the wealth, rich tradition, unity in diversity
and all those that you boast of, people are not happy. Upon the 6 factors that
was decided, the biggest drawback that we face is freedom to make life
decision. We are the strangest creatures on earth to think about the next
house person while deciding something but not that of our own happiness and
peace. We are so competitive that we want our new born to compete in race right
from day one. Reputation and honor are given utmost importance but not the
happiness.
There is no point in living if you are not living happily.
