Finding happiness in the number 1 ranked country in the world
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- čas přidán 25. 12. 2023
- Finland hosts a government-sponsored master class of happiness.
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Interesting how this story focuses on personal choice and not social structure. A strong safety-net, economic equity, real democracy, and a caring culture makes Finland a lot happier than the US. Hiking, yoga and self-inquiry aren't gonna create happiness at scale without real equity and a high standard of living.
Work-life balance makes a big difference. It's legally in the system but also just socially (in my experience) often promoted in office-culture. In my workplace, we have flexible schedules (can plan when we start and end our day) and full remote working possibilities. I've also never needed an "excuse" to get an off day, I'll simply put my request for days off in our online workplace system and it's generally approved in 24 hours. I think employees are highly trusted here, I've never been micro-managed or had my work ethic questioned, the idea is that as a professional I know best how to plan my days, when I need time off, how I handle my work, when I can best start and end work, how many hours a day I work to get my tasks done etc. Also it's acceptable to talk straight here, and criticize your boss's decisions to their face if you want to, it's not taken as an offense and often direct feedback is welcomed. It feels a lot easier to handle working life when you feel like you have much more control. I hear in many other cultures employees are just ordered around like drones and expected to submit to all kinds of whims of managers. Also longer working hours (often pointlessly so) and little say on off time.
Exactly!!
could not agree more -
this clip is just an excuse to show lost cases and present the station as "look we represent even the oddballs amongst you, look hoe 'diverse' we are"
br, from finland
I'm a Finnish citizen, this is correct. We have still very safe country. ex. I'm living northern Finland and I don't have to lock my car doors and garage door can be open all day without there are any theft etc. Also in night there have been never any danger when coming home in the night club, you can be drunk as hell and there are no danger of robbery or anything.
@@n3ver3nd1ng I am a Finn living in Sweden and in my childhood I lived with my great grandparents home and every time we left the house for the city we put the key under the door mat so visitors knew that we were not home then. Nobody got in the house and there was no stealing then.
As a Finn I can say it's not only a Finnish skill. In Europe we understand how to enjoy life instead of always striving for things. Things will never follow one to the afterlife, but a life well-lived is a life worth living.
The biggest reason why Finland is the happiest country in the world is there are way fewer reasons to be unhappy than many other countries in the world. Hugging trees and other wellness bull...it won't make anybody happy if you are afraid of e.g. losing your job, losing your home, not getting paid enough, under constant fear of violence etc.
As a Finn, I'm happiest when I'm at a cottage. Whether it was summer or winter, the sauna and the lake bring me peace and joy.
Same here
Same ❤ summer, sauna and the sea 🥰
Having your own private island with "castle" is privilege of the ultra rich. For example in Belgium only royalty has such luxury. In Finland however that is convidered normal.
Happiness comes in small doses. a mug of coffee in the morning.. brisk winter air while getting the mail.. dry firewood ready for the evening.. greeting your neighbor.. noticing how days are getting longer.. planning something fun for the near future, saying something nice to your troubled coworker.. knowing how much you've already achieved,.. loved and being loved.. how amazing your children grew up to be.. and knowing you'll be alright
Happiness is just about slowing down and being in the present moment. You don't have to go to Finland to find it, you can do it in a quiet place close to nature.
However not everyone has access to natural spaces. And not everyone has the luxury of "time" to slow down and be present when they are being forced to work to barely survive to pay for shelter, food, healthcare - basic needs.
Actually, that’s not true. When you can afford to live and have health insurance for all, great education etc. that’s happiness. You can focus on family, and relationships.
Who doesn't have access to natural spaces? Even big cities have parks large and small. As far as not having the time to slow down, you need to carve that time out of your day and put it on your schedule if it doesn't come naturally. Everybody can find the time for whatever it is you want to do. You have to MAKE the time; we all have the same number of hours in the day. Thanks! @@violetviolet888
You have misunderstood the word happiness. What you described is a moment separated from unhappiness. Like a holiday. Happiness is where you live in, that you are secure, knowing that you won't get in trouble no matter what. We have a safety net bigger than human life.
Less work, free Healthcare, affordable living. It's easy, I don't know why folks keep acting like these aren't the things we need in America. Also I'm not plus sized but I love Ana's page its good for others to have representation, she definitely deserves this trip. The sun, nature, it's needed for us to be happy
By the tax payers' own money.@@Channnelname
There is a lot of work. Finns are working hard.
Yes there is less work and more national debt, there is no free healthcare - it is paid by taxes. We have the highest or nearly highest taxation in the world and still the healthcare doesn't work. About affordable living - I pay 50% of my income as rent for an apartment 54 square meters. I could cut my rent maybe 200€ or so and live in a dog house but it is not my choice. It is not the socialism that has brought the wealth to us. It is capitalism. First it was forests and products of that and then it was Nokia. Now we don't have any of that anymore and we have been living by taking more debt at least 20 years. In the next 5-6 years you will see Finland fall unfortunately - and hard. Finnish entrepreneurs have mostly one or two people businesses and Finland treats them like crap. In 5-6 years some of the older ones will retire before their retirement age and many younger ones will go broke and stop. It is no use to be an entrepreneur in Finland.
@@Channnelnamebetter subsidized than have nothing, like in US 😂
@bobsnabby2298Yeah, well you guys are robbed. High taxes yet the one thing government should provide it doesnt.
A Finn here. The happiness index is actually an index for being content. It just doesn't have a clickable ring to it.
I also struggle in balancing between the wishes to achieve more continuously and with being content with all the good things I have now. And sometimes feeling inadequate for not pushing more in work life or sports. But I'm trying to be kind and thankful and do meaningful things for me.
As many have pointed out, many things on that index are more structural, like amount of corruption, trust in officials, social safety nets for kids, parents, the sick and unemployed and the disabled. And those systems aren't perfect here either. And we trust strangers as well. I don't know how you can export those as an individual.
I can’t believe we are having this conversation yet again… it’s pretty obvious, shareholder’s happiness in the United States is far more important than the happiness of its mere peasants. Perhaps we either change or maybe just shelve this conversation.
Correct!! My thoughts exactly and expressed the very same on a different comment. This topic is getting tiring seeing that the overall culture here in America isn't changing. Because our corporate overlords don't care about us, and the government is too dysfunctional to do anything that actually benefits its citizens!
Then join them. It’s not like starting a brokerage account with your bank isn’t difficult. More difficult is to get started, trust me when I say this. Focus on creating buffer fund like for emergencies then once you are comfortable with size of emergency fund (mostly 1 to 3 months salary) then invest 10% of your monthly salary to shares that pay dividends. Don’t worry too much about shares getting negative it will pump back up.
Remember that TIME IN the market beats the TIMING the market.
Thanks to the three Americans who were courageous enough to discuss their struggles on a national/international stage. For me, the takeaway of the story is to be mindful of the importance of relationships, nature and healthy eating. But turning these concepts into a daily practice is the hard part for many of us. It seems the Finnish (for many reasons- great safety net most of all) are just better at it than most other countries.
It's not only Finland, just saying as a Finn. In Europe this is a common thing. Because that mindfulness of the meaning of relationships translates into caring about others. We are not very religious, but we carry in ourselves more fundamentals of Christianity than many do in the US.
Happiness, pure happiness was being with my husband where ever we were. It was 25 years on 12/21 since his passing from cancer at 43 yrs young when our son was 4 yrs old. Life changed forever. We always celebrated Jesus is the Reason for the Season anyhow.....that meant more after he went to heaven and is with Jesus. Happiness did not leave my son and myself, because we carry our love for his Dad in our hearts and feel his love for us in our hearts as well. So blessed!
Sauna is also a place that nobody is above other. There might be 5 people in the sauna, all nude. A priest, police officer, the president, a student and a plumber. There are no titles in the sauna.
And no towels in sauna. It is just for international pictures.
YES!! You will only put a little towel under your butt when you go to sauna naked. @@jarmotolvanen9525
I love global vacation countries like Finland, Italy, Portugal, and others
However, I have to find happiness in the place where I am in right now.
Happiness, peace and love it’s where you make it and not a destination.
Agreed...because wherever we go, there we are. However, Finland does have strong social government supports in place so people do not live in fear of being out in the street like millions of people in the US do.
If you're always aiming for something bigger, you'll never be able to enjoy what you've already got. Happiness is the ability to enjoy the moment.
The US doesn't support people in having happiness. The whole system is so backwards, not just in the US but in many countries in the world. Being happy in Finland is easier just because of the support systems we have. That results to low crime rates, feeling safe. Free health care & education help tons. Support for mothers and families, no need to worry about their raising & school expenses etc. Contentment comes from being able to focus on the things you like in life, instead of fighting for survival or always striving for more.
It's a lot easier to make a decent living here too than in many countries. Closeness of nature is very important too, spending time there.
Want happiness? Don’t drink alcohol, smoke or do drugs. Eat healthy and a lot, love animals, travel and make your bed! A clean and organized home, is a clean and organized mind. Take baths. Be present. Get off of social media (is CZcams social media? 😂) BE YOURSELF and laugh. Listen to music that brings you happiness. It works for me and I feel truly happy in my life. I also have a wonderful husband, but he is not responsible for my happiness, but does contribute to it 😊
Good recipe. Alcohol is a depressant unless you are able to drink in moderation with friends/family and around food. I would also add: stay away from toxic people. They drain your spirit.
Most of these dont apply to average finn lol. Guess happiness is different for everyone. For many finns it means getting drunk during weekends. Snuss is also more popular than ever. Many start in middle school.
Don't you find it strange that Finland is the happiest country on earth and we're known for our alcoholism?
@@itsfine5818 By US standards, all Europeans are alcoholics. The difference is, in the US, most people drink to drown their sorrows. In Europe, most people drink around food, friends, and family.
@@itsfine5818Wrong! Watch the statistics in the video "Country alcohol consumption comparison."
In Europe Finland's alcohol consumption is in the middle. Finland's alcohol consumption has gone drastically down in 20 years and it is going down all the time.
In Europe the highest alcohol consumption countries are: The 1st Moldova. The 2nd Lithuania. The 3rd Chechia and the 4th Germany.
For instance Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Romania, Belarus, Poland, Portugal,UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Andorra, Cypros, Serbia etc. are ahead of Finland.
As a Finn I feel a bit cringy about all this happiness PR.
Why? The U.S sucks your country is better✌️👏🏼
It is a bit cringy. I think it’s common sense of why it’s appealing to live there.
Yup, this is very "touristy" thing, forestjoga is not what living in Finland is all about. A simple hike is soo much more effective. That is what they missed, the simplicity. Ands also: how exhausting it would be in that group, they talk constantly... so much noise.
yes, it is BS. I am a Finn ;)
Just wear a frown and blend in.
You can find happiness in the little things every day. Roof over your head, food on your plate. All dear ones healthy and home. No need look further. As a finn I am at my most happiest after an outing, on my couch with a good book and coffee. ❤
Thats bs. If you take all that you described and move to Pakistan, would you still be happy?, no ! You need more that just sofa and cup of tea.
@@bobsnabby2298 if I have those things, even some of them, then yes.
I so needed to see this right now. Happy New Year!
Love this!!
Read the report, the Happiness Index measures how content citizens are living in their country.
My Finnish basic rule for happiness is a solid self esteem and that can be reached when you stop dreaming, envying and pursuing after things you don't have or can't achieve and enjoy gratefully of all the things that you do have. Keep your dreams realistic and don't try to pose something that you are not.
We are so happy, because our neighbour is Russia - and things are truly bad there for average citizens.
So being independent and not part of despotic Russia is best gift of all.
Finland is still a prosperous Nordic country with a high standard of living. We still have a good life. Visit other countries and you are happy living in Finland.
One of the biggest reason happiness can manifest in people here, in my opinion, is rent control. You cant just charge whatever you want to, the rent prices are actually controlled by laws. In the last 3 years my rent has only gone up like 40 euros and i live in the most moved to county in the country. I am very satisfied knowing i will get by in life with no problem.
Happiness is not a destination ❤
Happiness can’t be found when you’re on welfare you racist.
except no one wears swimwear in the sauna. 😂
Free healthcare, education, no war for profit and we don’t fund genocide by giving money. We use our tax for wellbeing of our people
A happiness comes from the appreciation of what you have and what can you make of it. Keep it simple.
Well, I am Finn. Sorry to tell, but no one is going to have yoga in forest. And well, you have video from Summer time, which is lovely, try to go there at February. It is different. Anyway, sauna is really place to be....every day and every home.
Thanks for highlighting these actors!!
We Finns are very stoic yet happiest 🤔 obviously it's a balance of social structure and stability and decision to BE happy 😊😂
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MMMM happiest country. Even Finns question how can Finland be rated the Happiest Country. Finland is a great place to live but Happiness. I doubt it. Finns are content with NATURE, SOCIAL SYSTEM THAT WORKS, and SAFETY. During the winter the sunrise is at 930 and sunset 330pm. Mentally you have to be ready. 90% of the time you might not see your neighbor for 6 months to a year. Highly possibility of not talking to them. Finland is an individualistic society. You will never break into the groups they have developed since childhood or high school and college. Making friends will take you 5 yrs or never. ON THIS SHORT DOCUMENTARY it was shot during the summer which is the best time to be in Finland. Finns are more outspoken and the sun enlight them during the summer. on the other hand Finland is ranked high with suicide and domestic violence. NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT. So the shot documentary doesn't talk about this serious issues which are mental issues. Happiness is being content with yourself. You can have all the materialistic things or have everything working like in Finland and still you can be unhappy. WE NEED A VIDEO OF THE ACTORS VISITING FINLAND FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS and EXPERIENCING THE DARKNESS.
Thank you. I thought the same. Such a shallow discussion of the very same topic every year that glosses over real problems both in America and Finland!
All you said is completely true it does apply for Sweden and Norway also . Sadly.
It comes down to the definition of the word "happiness"
In this context it means overall contentness and lack of worry
Darkness is good .. silence .. solitude . . .
Snowed in for few days .. take a break, reflect ..
Cold .. who cares? Be prepared ..
Look up at cold and clear winter night, nearest artificial light out of sight - you can see and also feel the universe .. (yeah, aurora borealis is cute also)
Happiness index is more about not being unhappy than being happy.
Many Finns often wonder or laugh when it's on the news that we are ranking on the top of happiness rankings. What they fail to understand is that you can't measure subjective happiness. Instead they have measured how long people live, what are the safety nets, are there opportunities etc. We have free healthcare, free education, affordable living (unless you want to live in Helsinki 😄), low crime rates and so on. No matter where you come from or how poor your family is, you can get a degree and change your life for the better. Many Finns take that for granted and are still not happy with their lives, hence their reactions to these rankings.
The U.S. is 23 and dropping. I moved to España and happier than ever.
Suomi mainittu!!!❤❤🇫🇮🇫🇮
Hapiness is about well being in society and taking care od fellow countryman not any single thing.
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To be happy is understanding. I am enough. My work means something for me or the customer and people around me accept us as group members. If you fail someone helps you. Always. And then you help him/her. Always. Be nice to everyone. Always. The echo of your words fly back towards you. The happiness happens Today but do not be afraid of the future.
I know that in some countries, the society pushes you to aim for the stars. To be a millionaire or an important person. I am not saying you shouldnt, but for me it would not work. I would be stressed all the time to have an constant feeling that this is not enough.
It works for me that i appreciate the things i already have. For example i make 4000€ per month. My wife makes 3000€ per month. That is more than enough to own your own house here in southern Finland. Have 2 new cars. A summer cottage and we like to travel alot to countries like Spain, Florida, Australia, Thailand.
I really really appreciate the fact that we can do all these things and i just cannot think that i should have more. What could i possibly need more?
This might seem like an over kill for some of you but basically this is what typical middle class Finnish family gets with its money.
Welcome to Finland 🇫🇮❄️
Okay, but can I please see more of the beautiful shirtless man? That would make ME very happy.
I know you’re joking but this a nice opportunity to mention that it’s quite rude to sexualize people in the context of sauna. It’s supposed to be a peaceful and relaxing experience so thirsty comments/gazes are a no no.
@@Venluska I think you should share that message with the producers. A 17-minute video with many interviewees, and they choose the one of the sexy shirtless reporter? That’s America for you. 😜
Hmm not sure if you’re joking or missed the point😂 anyway, hope you find happines and leave inappropriate comments to bedroom.
@@Venluska Oh absolutely joking. I forget that Finns are very matter-of-fact and literal in their humor.
Yeah, that was before we got the most right wing government in the history of the country. I'd be surprised if Finland is in the top 100 in a few years!
My home is on the island in the first clip
welcome to the Finland...nananaanana....
What makes me happy is watching foreigners trying to become happy.
Israel at number 4? You’ve got to be joking.
Americans are screwed.
Finland won't take your problems away 😂
@@white_genocide2050 If your "problems" are reasonable costs for shelter, education, and healthcare, then yes, in many cases Finland can relieve the stress of having to work to get basic needs met-just to survive. For instance: EDUCATION: Education in Finland is as free and fair as anything in their advanced society - there are NO tuition fees and even meals are free.
HEALTH: Most fees are covered by the patient’s home municipality, and services like maternity and child health clinic visits, nurse’s consultations, and primary health screenings are offered at no cost to residents.
If you do have to pay for treatment, don’t worry - public healthcare service fees are fixed. While these vary from city to city, they’re extremely affordable. For example, a one-time consultation with a public healthcare doctor is approximately 20 euros, a basic visit to the dentist costs around 10 euros, and a hospital stay won’t cost more than 50 euros per day.
RENTING a place to live is much less than in the US with water and heat included in the rent.
I've lived in Finland for almost a year and I can tell you from experience that there is no free healthcare in Finland, and if you're an immigrant and you can't be granted social security you still have to pay for hospital visits. It's also cold and dark for most of the year. It's very hard to make new friends (even for Finnish people) The language is extremely difficult to learn for a Germanic speaker. Depression is a big problem, especially in the winter. There's a big alcohol culture (which can be problematic for some)
But it's also a beautiful country, nature here is amazing, Finnish, while hard to learn, is a really cool language, and while Finns may prefer to keep to themselves and not engage in small-talk, they are never rude just to be rude. Finland has the BEST chocolate in the world, not second best, not honourary mention good, but the ABSOLUTE BEST (Karl Fazer 😙) they also have salmiakki (which is an aquired taste, yes but it's also amazing)
My absolute favourite person in the whole existence (my husband) is Finnish, and Finland is my home now and till the day I die
the healthcare being "free" is a misnomer. The real term would be "tax funded healthcare" which means that no one is left without treatment because of a paywall. There may still be some clinic fees or some such but those are pocket money. However the idea remains the same: access to healthcare should not be dependent on one's income or finances. The population's health is the nation's health. Everyone receives the same treatment and no one goes bankrupt for seeking medical care. I don't know how it works for immigrants though. Would make sense that someone not having contributed to the taxes would be treated differently as long as they are not a citizen or a permanent resident.
Also no one claims that Finland is perfect in every metric. You win some you lose some. However I do think that Finland is about as close to a well balanced welfare state as you can feasibly get
@@TheAlex29494 Absolutely agree
Cold & dark = happiness
I had life saving surgery in Meilahti hospital. Cost was 400 000€. I had to pay 1000€. I keep paying high taxes with smile in my face. Its not free but if u have serious condition u get treatment. Flu is not serious.
@@harrikuusjarvi3795 I never mentioned anything about a flu. I went to the hospital because I had bad stomachache and backpain, which turned out to be from a urinary tract infection, which actually can be serious if it's left untreated.
I'm glad to read, that you got the surgery you needed.
We're not hsopy we're content
Om living in finland 6 years ago ....I can say that people who don't takes under clothes on know nothing about the sauna ....and in finland you must respect the rules .....not even towel inside ....this is to keep the natural fresh air inside the sauna instead of getting people sick with bacteria......and towels and shorts smell real bad inside........sauna is finish and non elsewhere .
I mean who isn’t happy on an all expenses paid vacation?
I was happy in the 90's early 2000's after 2014 tjings Really started to change by 2016 The Monster arrived in Washimgton and its been a horrible and ugly all over America!
Pursuit of happiness is NOT part of US culture. Getting rich is.
I think it should have been mentioned that real Finns do not use towels or swimwear in sauna because it will be too hot to use any clothing. The tourist version means not heating the sauna to typical temperature and then you can use towel or swimwear.
It's not that social security, infrastructure are amazing here in Finland, those areas are okay, but far from perfect, nor reason why Finns are happy. People and weather are no reasons either to explain Finns happiness. But when Finns in general are watching these channels where other people from other countries are trying their darnest to seek for happiness by doing all different kind of physical activities like skiing, hiking, camping, sailing etc. or mental activities like mindful thinking, yoga, live in the present, meditation etc. or be part of some kind of social group by listening their amazing leaders who tells them (with price tag) how to be happy - Finns just watch these video clips and say... naa, I'm good, and take a nap.. and stay happy.
The US is 15th??? We’re actually higher on the list than I thought.
No I finally understand what is the secret of Finnish happiness. It's the sauna. I get distressed if I don't get in sauna at least twice a week.
Happiness comes through stoicism. Chasing a feeling never works.
The finnish people are often melancolic , the reason they are happy is that the nation are built for the people more than most other countries. I am swedish and my country are more built for the elit than finland are so sweden are less happy.
Happiness has absolutely nothing to do with external circumstances whatsoever. True Happiness is peace of mind, regardless of what seems to be going on around you. If we keep trying to make things perfect externally, then no one will ever be truly happy, because it’s always dependent upon the external, which people can’t control.
Are citizens of Ukraine and Gaza happy in 2023?
That title is going to be history at least for 4 years from now because our new goverment is going to destroy it 😢 nice too see people enjoying my home town Savonlinna 😊 🙏
No, no. The new government is even improving the quality of life in Finland. Responsibility is the key. Everything can`t be free of charge as some seem to demand in FInland.
@@PuppuPosti ouhh yeah? By cutting from everything specialy from who have less and same time taking 12 billions of loan even tho they said we have to bend our debt so its smaller than marins goverment took 😅 same time wealthy people got more so how you explain that its better for us?
@@PuppuPosti and you really think there is trust in any form from people to goverment and that we will be happiest country in next year or even after 4 years? Will see and i hope you can admit it then that you was totally wrong
Yes, there will be and there is trust in the government. It unfortunately takes time to cut Marin`s dept stream. She accepted lasting expenses and did not cut anything. As IMF just told Finland has to cut of much more expenses and the government will do this. There is no need to nourish and feed anybody who is suitable to work. @@avari6167
This new government is making ppl less happy.
Katsotaan tilanne Puuha Petterin ja Purran jälkeen uudestaan. Voi olla Somaliakin onnellisempi maa..
Happiest...😂 gimme a break.
Finland is the "happiest country" in the world only because all the unhappy people off themselves. Sounds like dark humor, but this country is unbelievably lenient and supportive to people who are willing to do the 9 to 5 grind. The go-getters of the world. Have three kids, get a nice home (preferably with huge mortgate), a car and a dog and the world is your oyster. You get all the benefits and support not only monetarily, but from the people around you as well. Get a PhD in Finland and they'll literally send you around the world on university dime. People, who for one reason or another, (sickness, addiction, depression or unwillingness to conform to "how a person should be") fail to jump through the hoops of society or end up falling through the cracks of the social system are very often left completely alone and ostracized. Mix that with the fact, that 7-9 months of the year it's cold, wet, snowy and dark... Recipe for a fast downward spiral right there.
The sad people end up killing themselves.
13:03 Finland's suicide rates have gone drastically down in 30 years. Watch the statistics in the video " Comparison suicide rates by countries/Country suicide rate comparison."
62 highest suicide countries and Finland is not even mentioned.
The highest suicide countries are: The 1st RUSSIA. The 2nd South Korea. The 3rd Kazakstan.
The 4th Ukraine and the 5 th Japan.
As a Finn I find this clip strange, I thing you have a wrong point to find happiness! Althoug we might be the happies country in some kind of studies, but I do not believe you can measure happines, real happiness in any way! Happiness comes from inside, and maybe we have better surroundings to get it? One thing might be just low population, only 5.8 million in quite big country and at least some of us do not live in cities!
No way we are 15 we more like 33
False picture! We do NOT use towels in saunas.
@8:53 did the big girl just say "I'm making turdlets" ?????????????
Man, that would be exhausting... So much noise in that group, just shup up and be. Like that mediation session against a tree... no.. that is not how forest works. You need to walk around, in silence and look for berries, mushrooms... That is when the forest helps you the most. It is not the trees, it is the forest itself that is important.
People in Finland are not happy, they are satisfied. This whole "happiness"thing is very misleading.
There are surveys, people answer that they are satisfied with this and that and that ranks the country as "happy". Finland should be called the most "satisfied" country in the world.
Finland is happy because our health and well-being is being looked after by the government and cities through taxes, which promotes equality. Even if you lose your job you won't become homeless. Even if you get into an accident or get sick you will be treated without going into debt. Have a bad flu? Take some paid leave.
Too bad a lot of Americans seem to think that this is "communism", when in reality it's just like having one insurance company that doesn't try to make profit but rather actually tries to ensure everyone's well being.
Happiness is all about trust. The fact that most Americans dont even trust the government, is a recipe for disaster. There are good reasons for not trusting the American government tho. In truth, America isnt democratic enough. Most people in congress are career politicians. In Finland so often we have literal nobodies climbing the political ladder, logic is a big factor in politics here. Sure no country is perfect Finland included, but i think Finland truly is as good as it gets in todays world.
Just move to Scandinavia, bro.
its not free healthcare are free education or housing. The people in finland believe in community. we are all in this together mentally. not rughed individualism
The happiness index just tells an average. It means we have less people on the streets. So when these well-dressed rich americans are asking "why are finns happiest", we're not. We're not happier than you. We just don't have thousands of homeless drug addicts in our streets who'll answer the questionnaire saying they don't have the basic life necessities or security
Lmfao of course the United States isn’t .. regardless of any political stance it’s hard to get by in most states living alone and affording even just mediocre happiness. I pray things get better. Will things actually get better financially? If you think so tell me why , please.
Yes, paying 35% tax of my income makes me really happy in this country :)
Everybody doesn't pay that much tax in Finland. Not even close to it.
Finland is so fckning expensive country. Taxes are so high and prices of products and services. It's stupid to advertise welfare society when it costs so fcking much.
Finland is too exagerated like a inflating baloon. You won't be too happy if you love to talk with people, you won't find that in Finland too much and you will be lonely.
Let's check again in couple of years and see how the country is doing. Yes, the nature is gorgeous, but Finland hasn't been a bird's nest for a few decades, thinking otherwise is just oblivious and living in an illusion.
Try travelling. You might soon realise that Finland is indeed one of the few places similar to a bird’s nest. Sure, you’ll have to lock your bike nowadays but in general it’s incredebly safe in every way.
Finland is a socialists democracy. Not a capitalist hell whole
If you can’t find gratitude with what you have now, you will never find happiness
Life is about suffering, struggling, and pain,, life is not about happiness. You were born in this world alone, and you die in this world alone...
People suffer because of their desires .....let go of your desires and you will no longer suffer
Do not be fooled by the illusion of happiness
"you die in this world alone..." - Unless you have Lord Jesus as friend 🙂
Yeah but come to Finland between November-February and spend three months here :D Still so happy? :D
It’s not FREE healthcare or FREE anything…their TAXES pay to take care of everything and everyone. I’m not here to debate anyone’s political stance on that but for one to say, as the narrator does, that they have free healthcare, etc… is misleading and disingenuous. That being said, I love my Finnish heritage and a nice, hot sauna!
Happiness Is Temporary
but suffering is eternal😂😂😂
But.... But.... what about 'evil so-shul-izum' and stuff? Think about it, if you were going to cheat off someone in a school test wouldnt you look at the smart kids answers? There is a whole lotta 'smarter' countries that we could learn a thing or two from.
Americans cannot go hiking to nature in USA? Do they have to go to Finnland to carry out this activity?
No, they do not. We have plenty of beautiful hiking trails all over the US. But this experience pulled some of these Americans out of a comfort zone, one that did not include nature and hiking. I imagine their social groups are not ones that are of the exploring nature types, so now that they have had this experience and liked it, hopefully they will add this activity to their new lifestyles. 🙂
It depends on where you life and if you have easy access to those areas. Some people do not have easy access if they live in a major metropolitan area.
Torille!
Its funny when they try to describe happiness they film lakes, sauna, scenery, and that has very little to do with happiness 😂
Bullshit
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Finland does not have free health care. Subsidized, yes. Free? No
What is this woke drama all about? I have lost my fate in humanity to look this bs for all channels nowadays. This was not about happiness but enforcing woke sht. Shame on you!
Oh, please! Give me a barf bag!!🤢🤮😂
no sins by nato to finland no natobordellos to europe🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴[(9)] fishing'snetsmarks to salmon'srelativesfish,/🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳[(9)]nervoussystemcontrol=peace, as russia
The happiness of Finland is just a myth 👎Sweden and Norway+Denmark is equally as happy as Finland 🤨
Watch the statistics. Finland has been ranked the happiest country seven times in a row. 2018-2024.
These countries are ranked high about happiness because they don’t talk about their problems. It’s not accurate at all. Americans think these countries are way better, but it’s so expensive to live in. The tax is insane.
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@JB-gt5no: You can't equate taxes there to American taxes. There you actually get direct benefit from those taxes. f your "problems" are reasonable costs for shelter, education, and healthcare, then yes, in many cases Finland can relieve the stress of having to work to get basic needs met-just to survive. For instance: EDUCATION: Education in Finland is FREE - there are NO tuition fees and even meals are free.
HEALTH: Most fees are covered by the patient’s home municipality, and services like maternity and child health clinic visits, nurse’s consultations, and primary health screenings are offered at no cost to residents.
If you do have to pay for treatment, don’t worry - public healthcare service fees are fixed. While these vary from city to city, they’re extremely affordable. For example, a one-time consultation with a public healthcare doctor is approximately 20 euros, a basic visit to the dentist costs around 10 euros, and a hospital stay won’t cost more than 50 euros per day.
RENTING a place to live is much less than in the US with water and heat included in the rent.
Finland's overall tax rate is about on par with the US. And any evidence that problems aren't "talked about" in Finland? Any other misconceptions you'd like to spread?
That is typical right wing propaganda. I make 60000 euros/year and income tax is about 30%. With that tax rate I have for example allmost free healthcare, security and allmost free education for my children. With that income you hardly can afford any of these. I'm not the one with credit card bills, medical bills, education bills etc. I haven't even had mortage since I was 45 but I have nice house and economically I can do everything I want like travell alot.
I've heard Finland is also the most racist country. So racism brings happiness.
No no🤣
Yes, we even have a political party that are full of racists. The party is called Finns Party/True Finns.
Not true.