I'd add to others' points here: if you can afford to, live somewhere that provides an atmosphere that makes you happy. The seven years I lived in Seattle made m

I'd add to others' points here: if you can afford to, live somewhere that provides an atmosphere that makes you happy. The seven years I lived in Seattle made me deeply unhappy in many of the ways you describe. Moving somewhere where people are generally kinder and more conscientious of one another has had a considerable positive impact on my outlook on "global wellbeing."