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SCMP Reporter

Mental well-being can make you rich
If you want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can't buy.
Most people want to earn more and more money in order to raise their living standards.
In my opinion, the intangible things are the most precious - these include a happy family life and friendship.
No matter how rich we are, the most important thing is to be happy.
Our psychological well-being is more important than material comforts.
So if you count the things that money can't buy, you should realise they are far more significant than anything in this world. I think all of us are 'rich' because our families, friends and teachers love us.
Yu Yuk-ting
Open attitude  brings happiness
Communication is the foundation of a good relationship. We can share our views and express our feelings this way.
With more communication, we can build a better relationship with our family and friends.
But we have to be honest when dealing with them. Such an open attitude can help us in many areas of our life.
For example, if you are a businessman, you can attract more customers if you have a good understanding about their needs. Remember, communication is a two-way street.
To conclude, good inter-personal skills can bring happiness. Therefore, discuss your problems or plans with others and enjoy a fruitful life.
Yeung Sze-ki
Music is a  wonderful thing
Music is such a wonderful thing. When you are feeling stressed, it will help you to relax. And you can listen to music whenever you want.
I wonder who sang the first song, or hummed the first tune. Was that person happy or sad at the time?
Music is really amazing, because it can bring people from different backgrounds and nationalities together to enjoy beautiful melodies.
So, why not listen to music when you're tired, sad, or glad?
Enoch Leung Ka-nok
Don't be mad  about money
Money makes the world go round, some people say. They may think money is a symbol of strength.
They may even spend  their whole lives 'fighting' for money.
I don't deny money plays an important role in our daily life. But there are things money can't buy, like knowledge.
We can buy books or employ a private tutor, but it doesn't give us knowledge. We have to acquire it ourselves. That's what money cannot do.
Also, we can't buy time. That's why we have to  cherish it.
There are so many things that are more important than money. So, don't be a slave to money.
Tsang Hiu-tung
Word power
Nowadays, many students do not read enough books so their language standards are low.
Reading helps us learn  new words or expressions which we don't come across  in textbooks.
Although reading provides many advantages, we need to choose our books carefully. There are books which contain unsuitable material, or even grammatical and factual errors. These should be avoided.
So make sure you pick the right books to read.
Edmund Wu Tin-long
Looks aren't everything
Many people, no matter whether they are men or women, want to have the ideal body. They use different methods to reach their ultimate goal.
Some resort to extreme ways to improve their appearance. They take diet pills or even undergo plastic surgery.
After the treatments, they may look thin, but their original beauty could be gone forever. On the other hand, those treatments could bring health problems.
People are beautiful because they have flaws. Do not try to change your looks. If you are confident and have a kind heart, you will always be beautiful.
Tam Sin-ki
Life is fair - you reap what you sow
Those who are facing adversity must be thinking the whole world is against them. Some make excuses like 'I've already tried my best, but nothing seems to be working'.
Then they don't have to admit their faults and can continue to grumble the world is unfair.
However, I would like to tell them: 'The world is essentially fair and just. You reap what  you sow.'
We will never know when we will be rewarded and this uncertainty makes life all the more exciting. If you really work hard, there's always hope.
Wong Man-hei
Parental guidance
Parents are a very important part of a child's life. They influence their children in many ways, including their behaviour and the way they talk and walk.
Even when the children grow up and become adults, they continue to follow in the footsteps of their parents.
Parents need to be good role models for their children.
Suman Varma
Better option
We can gain experience from travelling, but books provide better information.
The two can be combined  so we can get the best out of them.
After studying books, we can travel to learn more about a topic.
This will help enhance our knowledge.
Soey Au Yeung



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