Finland for the fifth time in a row in the ranking, which is an international initiative that includes 156 countries. Everything is due to three factors. It is interesting that the other Scandinavian countries remain in the ranking, in the top eight. Denmark is second, Iceland third, Sweden seventh and Norway eighth. Poland is in 48th place. The position of a country is determined on the basis of:
- migration, both internal and external,
- social support in a given country,
- life expectancy,
- corruption and its absence.
Doctor Frank Martela is a Finnish psychologist and philosopher who teaches at Aalto University in Finland. The woman in the conversation revealed why the Finns are ranked 1st in the ranking of the happiest country in the world. There are 3 key issues.
Finns do not compare themselves to others and do not flaunt their wealth
There is a famous sentence by a Finnish poet: “Kell’onni on, se onnen kätkeköön”. It means roughly: Don’t compare or brag about your happiness. The Finns really take it to heart, especially when it comes to material things. The doctor mentions that she once met one of the richest people in Finland. A man was pushing a toddler in a stroller towards a tram stop. He could have bought an expensive car or hired a driver, but he chose public transport. So the psychologist advises that focus more on what makes you happy and less on looking at the lives of others. The first step to true happiness is to set standards instead of comparing yourself to others.
The Finns do not forget about the advantages of nature. They love to spend time in the countryside
Most Finns considers nature to be extremely important in their lives, because it gives them peace of mind, energy and relaxation. Workers in this country are entitled to four weeks of summer vacation. Many of them then leave for the countryside, often without access to electricity and running water. They also go for walks regularly. The psychologist advises spending time in nature to increase well-being and give yourself a sense of personal development.
For Finns, trust is essential. They value honesty
Studies show that the happier you are in a country, the happier its citizens are. The “lost wallet” experiment in 2022 tested the honesty of citizens. It involved dropping 192 wallets in 16 cities around the world. In Helsinki, 11 out of 12 wallets were returned to the owner. Finns trust each other and appreciate honesty. If you’ve lost anything, there’s a good chance it will come back to you. Children in Finland also often take the public bus home from school and play outside unsupervised.
Source: Gazeta
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