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Culmination of a first of its kind search Singapore, 26 April 2008 -- In a city where its all about pragmatism and efficiency, nine in ten Singaporeans have complained that life here is getting more stressful, and they want more fun! [1] . But for about a month Singapore was abuzz with the topic of happiness. All of us know individuals who are happy. But what is their secret – how do they stay happy in busy, stressful Singapore? Global Leadership Academy Pte Ltd (GLA), a Singapore-based leadership-consulting firm, wanted to know the secret. They launched the first-ever Search For Singapore’s Happiest Person, a two-week campaign on 16 March and ending 30 March. The Search is held in conjunction with The 1st Asian New Science of Happiness and Well-Being conference which took place on the 16 - 17 April 2008 at Singapore Expo and Convention Centre. A total of 207 nominations were received. Nominees were assessed on: 1. Ability to be happy no matter what life presents them with 2. Having a strong sense of community and belonging – family and friends 3. Staying consistently happy with a happy disposition – not up one moment and down the next; others feel good being around them. 4. Having a sense of purpose and contribution to society 5. Focused on bringing happiness to others The top 3 positions were announced at the end of The New Science of Happiness and Well-Being conference on 17 April with two persons coming in at a tie in the third place. In order of ranking, they are: 1. Andy Goh, 34, a manager at JCS-Echigo Pte Ltd 2. Ng Chai Lee, 61, a record searcher at Singhealth Polyclinic 3. Stella Fernandez, 43, a patient porter at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Zaibun Siraj, a training consultant at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in her 40s Winners won prizes donated by Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific, as follows: • First Prize: 3D/ 2N Stay at Marriott's Phuket Beach Club worth S$2240/- • Second Prize: 3D/ 2N Stay at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa worth S$648/- • Third Prize: 2D/ 1N Weekend Stay at The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore worth S$410/- “There are secrets to happiness and from the stories received Singaporeans reflected global trends,” said Mr Philip Merry, founder and director of GLA. “Happy Singaporeans reflected the Universal Global Tendencies and supported a lot of findings from Positive Psychology.” Below are some trends observed: a. Happy people come from all walks of life, from men and women, young and old, and from all races and economic standing. b. It is the simple acts of kindness that leave a positive impression in people’s hearts and lives – the word, the act, the service, the smiling face are the things that touch us and make us happy. d. Happiness is seen most in those who give. Simply nominating someone for this competition made the nominator feel good in sharing their stories. e. Sharing “happy” stories leads one to notice even more happy people The stories from the nominations will be compiled into a book called Simply-Happy – the book of the Search for Singapore’s Happiest. This is now in active preparation for publishing, which will be given free to nominators and nominees. All Singaporeans then will be able to hear the 2008 stories. The 1st Asian New Science of Happiness Conference was fully booked indicating that Singaporeans are interested in having a more joyful life. Mr Merry is already planning for the 2nd Asian Conference in 2009. Individuals and organisations interested in attending this conference can get more information on http://www.simply-happy.com and make seat reservations through // About Global Leadership Academy Pte Ltd: Global Leadership Academy Pte Ltd specialises in leadership, teams and cross-cultural partnership in a Global World. In the last 18 years they have worked in 47 countries helping organisations (MNC’s and NGO’s – including the United Nations) become successful through developing a workplace that focuses on both well-being of its staff and high level results. GLA partners with team role expert Dr. Meredith Belbin and use “best in class” profiling tools which examine Cultural Values, Team Roles, Brain Dominance & Well-Being. Media Contacts: Dean Shams – T: 6227 1451, Philip Merry(conference/search contact) - T: 6322 1477, Footnotes: [1] 16-nation Asia Pacific study called the "Eye on Asia" by marketing firm Grey Group – Nov 2007 Note To Editors: About The New Science of Happiness and Well-Being conference The New Science of Happiness and Wellbeing Conference, a first in Asia and only second in the world, was held on 16 and 17 April in Singapore brought together nine leading leading authorities on Positive Psychology. Dr Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology was the keynote speaker. Positive Psychology focuses on helping an individual understand and build a fulfilled and happy life – or how to move from zero to five. It has been in existence for 10 years only and this group of prominent psychologists has been brought together for the first time to share the latest research on what contributes to well being in life. The conference approached the subject of Happiness from different perspectives backed by scientific research. The conference will be an annual event and will brought to other major cities such as Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Tokyo in the coming years. For more information please refer to http://www.simply-happy.com Disclaimer: M170o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfr Submitted by newsmaker, KinetiqBuzz PR on Saturday, 26 April 2008 at 10:52 AM Category: News & Media |
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