At the same time, our priorities and aspirations have evolved, with many now valuing family and emotional well-being more, which we see as a silver lining from the crisis,” says Raymond Ng, the CEO & Country Manager of Cigna Healthcare Singapore & Australia
SINGAPORE: A new report shows that almost 9 out of 10, or 88 per cent of people in Singapore, said that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused them to reevaluate their lives. In comparison, the global average is 79 per cent.
A positive observation from the report is that resilience and openness to change appear to be on the increase, with 42 per cent of respondents saying they feel that they’re more prepared to embrace change after the pandemic and 36 per cent saying they’ve become more resilient.
More Singaporeans also appear to prioritize physical and emotional health now, with nearly one-third of respondents saying they would consider more natural approaches to diet and health, and a full quarter saying they’re learning to “be okay” with how they feel.Careers are also undergoing a reevaluation, with 23 per cent saying they would like a new and more fulfilling job and 21 per cent expressing a desire for early retirement.
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