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Finland is the happiest country in the world, the psychologist: I tell you the 3 things we never do

2023-01-06 22:06:46Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Finland is the happiest country in the world, the psychologist: I tell you the 3
Finland is the happiest country in the world

By Frank Martela - CNBC

For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked first as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report.

In the 2022 report, people in 156 countries were asked to rate their lives on a scale of 0 to 10.

As a Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher who studies the foundations of happiness, I'm often asked: What exactly makes people in Finland so incredibly satisfied with their lives?

To maintain a high quality of life, here are three things we never do:

1- We do not compare ourselves with our neighbors.

There is a famous phrase from a Finnish poet that says: "Kell' onni on, se onnen kätkeköön". Roughly translated, it means: Don't compare and don't brag about your happiness."

Finns are very fond of this phrase, especially when it comes to material things and wealth.

I once met one of the richest men in Finland. He was pushing his little one in a pram to the tram stop. He could have bought an expensive car or hired a driver, but he chose public transport.

This is what success looks like in Finland: just like everyone else.

Happiness tip: Focus more on what makes you happy and stop pretending you're happy. The first step to true happiness is to set your own standards, instead of comparing yourself to others.

2- We do not overlook the benefits of nature.

According to a 2021 survey, 87% of Finns think that nature is important to them because it provides them with peace of mind, energy and relaxation.

In Finland, employees are entitled to four weeks of summer vacation. Many of us use that time to go to the countryside and stay in nature. The fewer appliances, even without electricity or running water in the home, the better.

Many Finnish cities are also built close to large parks, meaning many people have access to nature on their doorstep. I live near Helsinki's Central Park, where I take regular walks.

3- We do not break the community's circle of trust.

Research shows that the higher the levels of trust within a country, the happier its citizens are.

A "lost wallet" experiment in 2022 tested the honesty of citizens by dropping 192 wallets in 16 cities around the world. In Helsinki, 11 of the 12 wallets were returned to their owners.

Finns tend to trust each other and value honesty. If you forget your laptop in a library or lose your phone on the train, you can be pretty sure you'll get it.

Children also often take a public bus home from school and play outside without having to be watched by parents or carers.


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