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For the last six years, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. I've lived here most of my life, and as a psychologist and happiness researcher, I'm often asked: what exactly makes people in Finland so satisfied with their lives? However, research has shown that those most desperately seeking happiness tend to be less happy. 'Who has happiness should hide it'In Finland, we tend to believe that if you've found happiness, you shouldn't show it. 'The pessimist will never be disappointed'This is an old Finnish saying without any clear origin.
Persons: I've, I'm, you've, Eino Leino, It's, Charles Peirce, Faber Organizations: Nordic Locations: Finland, Helsinki, American, Rome
Happiness tips from Finland psychologist correction
  + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
This article has been corrected to reflect that Frank Martela said, "I tend to say that governments can't make people happy, but they can remove many sources of unhappiness." A previous version misquoted Martela.
Persons: Frank Martela
Here's why they're so "crucial," and how to incorporate them into your daily life, according to Martela. "It would be more accurate to say that Finland is the country that has the least unhappy people in the world," Martela tells CNBC Make It. For six years and counting, Finland has been the happiest country in the world . "When you help someone, when you [have a] positive impact on others, your own happiness and sense of meaningfulness increases," says Martela. "[A] strong sense of purpose also makes it easier to tolerate bad conditions," Martela says.
Persons: Frank Martela, Martela, Suneel Gupta Organizations: CNBC, Ohio State University, Harvard University Locations: Finnish, Finland
Finland's high levels of social trust could be one reason the country has been ranked as the world's happiest for six years in a row. Finns don't view themselves as exceptionally happy people. A busy street in Helsinki, Finland. In 2021, the Nordic country spent 24% of its GDP on social protection — the highest of any other OECD country that year. 'We have problems as well'As fun as such ratings can be to share and debate, they of course obscure the challenges experienced in any country, even Finland.
Persons: Frank Martela, they've, Jennifer De Paola, De Paola's, Jimenez, you'll, We're, Meri Larivaara, it's, De Paola, ALESSANDRO RAMPAZZO, Martela, Larivaara, Eric, Susanna Nordvall, who's, De Organizations: Aalto University, De, Heli Jimenez, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions, Gallup, Getty, Nordic, OECD, Healthcare, Mental Health Locations: Espoo, Finland's, Helsinki, Finland, AFP, Japan, Italy, Finnish
As a Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher, people often ask me: "What is the meaning of life?" What makes life feel worthy and valuable to you? And having lived here my entire life, I've learned that finding meaning in life boils down to five words: Make yourself meaningful to others. One of the best ways to serve others is to find something that meets three requirements: You're good at it. Helping people doesn't just feel good in the moment; it benefits your long-term health, too.
Persons: I've, you've Locations: Finnish, Finland
The World Happiness Report released its annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world and for the sixth year in a row Finland has landed in the top spot. "This gap is small in countries where almost everyone is very unhappy, and in the top countries where almost no one is unhappy," the report states. This year's ranking is similar to those in the past, with the same Nordic countries taking the top three spots. Finland is willing to share its wisdom: It's offering a free "masterclass of happiness" to help travelers find their "inner Finn." The United States didn't rank in the top 10 on the list, but it did land at No.
1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. As a Finnish philosopher and psychologist who studies the fundamentals of happiness, I'm often asked: What exactly makes people in Finland so exceptionally satisfied with their lives? To maintain a high quality of life, here are three things we never do:1. Happiness tip: Focus more on what makes you happy and less on looking successful. Happiness tip: Spending time in nature increases our vitality, well-being and a gives us a sense of personal growth.
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