What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth? New program shares secrets

After once again landing the number one spot in this year’s World Happiness Report, the country shares its secrets by launching a program to spread happiness hacks all over the world.
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[@semipenguin]

Finland: Work to live. USA: Live to work.

[@tigerwoods4185]

Please look at excess deaths per 100K inhabitants the last 4 years aka the C0VlD pnademic, Finland has much higher excess deaths than for example Sweden. Finland's news media has not informed public about dangers of C0VlD. Finland's own CDC is much more evil than USA's CDC. Look at the finnish news the past 7 days. We had many stabbings in the most pro-virus city that is city of Oulu. Even president A. Stubb and all ministers had to speak out that violence & stabbings need to be stopped with strong forces immeadiately. C0VlDdenial, minimizing, disinformation, misinformation, gaslighting destroyed this country. Vaccine boosters have been almost impossible to get the past 2 years, that is huge differnce to Sweden. Sweden constantly promoted in tv adds for the importance of booster vaccine uptake. Sweden's own CDC fired herdimmunity leader A.Tegnell in the very beginning. Thus sending message that C0VlD is actually very dangerous. C0VlD, LongC0VlD & ME continues to disable workers, and sick workers are causing hundreds of billions of damage to economy in USA, Europe,,Australia💸💸💸

[@jdos5643]

Disney parks should open a new location in Finland!

[@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn]

@@jdos5643 And then Finland will end up like California, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Paris . . .

[@jdos5643]

@@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn what do you mean?

[@jariyrjanainen8770]

Ancient philosophers (maybe in Greece) ; to do is to be! Then come Karl Marx and he noted; to be is to do! Last, but not least come Frank Sinatra and blow the bank; dobedobedoo...

[@FDR-ww6xz]

Looks like a fine country to visit,

[@MiNdFuGBoIz]

Never go in helsinki, too many basketball peoples and its most dangerous city in finland, because basketball peoples

[@tigerwoods4185]

Look at excess deaths per 100K inhabitants the last 4 years aka the C0VlD pnademic, Finland has much higher excess deaths than for example Sweden. Finland's news media has not informed public about dangers of C0VlD. Finland's own CDC is much more evil than USA's CDC. Look at the finnish news the past 7 days. We had many stabbings in the most pro-virus city that is city of Oulu. Even president A. Stubb and all ministers had to speak out that violence & stabbings need to be stopped with strong forces immeadiately. C0VlDdenial, minimizing, disinformation, misinformation, gaslighting destroyed this country. Vaccine boosters have been almost impossible to get the past 2 years, that is huge differnce to Sweden. Sweden constantly promoted in tv adds for the importance of booster vaccine uptake. Sweden's own CDC fired herdimmunity leader A.Tegnell in the very beginning. Thus sending message that C0VlD is actually very dangerous. C0VlD, LongC0VlD & ME continues to disable workers, and sick workers are causing hundreds of billions of damage to economy in USA, Europe, Australia. 😮

[@gregharwho62]

@@MiNdFuGBoIz Helsinki is a lovely and very safe city

[@MiNdFuGBoIz]

@@gregharwho62 yeah u think so, like london and paris are safe too :D Too many muslims in now days in helsinki, we have roadmans and gangs in there

[@Finland-SkiTeam39-40]

@@MiNdFuGBoIz What ??

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

Most countries cant replicate this. Its all about how your society acts. Finns generally are law obeying.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

I remember seeing somewhere that countries with Social Democracy are the happiest Like Switzerland. Or Sweden. Whichever it was. Social democracies have Universal healthcare and education if I'm not mistaken Likely making health and success available to literally everyone So naturally living there has to be happy.

[@user-en1zc5vd6y]

Yes it is true. The people in Finland have time for other things and personal relationships coz they aren’t working 3 jobs just to pay bills. Government policies make life easy for the average person. You are not constantly worrying about having a roof over your head or food on the table

[@user-en1zc5vd6y]

And in communities where life is a bit slow and simple people are happier. In the US people are chasing a lot of things or sometimes seeking the highest level of material gain but end up very empty on the inside

[@SerenityGillis]

Kids and I are looking into Finland if Biden is relected. We are getting passports going

[@edonveil9887]

I don't think CH is social democratic.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@edonveil9887 CH?

[@Interestingphoto]

Look Awesome!

[@LilyCorowsky]

Everyone from every country should follow their example. The majority of them seem to live a fulfilling, meaningful, humble, peaceful, and content lifestyle who are not focused on capitalism and money. They are more focused on the important values in life and strive towards achieving a positive, healthy, balanced, kind, and peaceful life. Plus, most of them are smart and well rounded. They also embrace good morals and are grateful for everything they have. These are the teachings from GOD. It’s in the Bible. There’s nothing wrong with desiring wealth but it seems like most people in this world, especially in the USA, let that consume them to the point where they lose sight of good morals, values, gratitude, and humility. Sadly, that will only lead to misery and an unfulfilling life. Finland is great!

[@satuhanna-wi4eq]

I'm sorry to say but in Finland there are lots of atheists and it is probably one of the most secular countries in the world. Only a small minority goes to church (unless it is a funeral), prays on a regular basis or even talks about religion. So I don't think the "happiness" in this case has a lot to do with God. - A Finn

[@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn]

@@satuhanna-wi4eq Finland, Denmark, Iceland are mostly secular and atheist . . . The most religious: Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Afghanistan, Pakistan . . .

[@LohiHarHar]

@@satuhanna-wi4eq Vice versa - God also doesn't believe in people. -Judas

[@LohiHarHar]

Im a finn, so this happiness thing is just to get you here and find the deeper meaning of depression of it's all glory. Welcome!

[@lauraellerman9443]

2:18 ❤

[@anthonydeloreto3881]

I think Finland is one of Patrick’s favorite places to visit.

[@CosmicSauna]

DJ Tapio Hakanen is maybe better known for his artist name, Orkidea. He's released some real good (trance) stuff over the years.

[@Finland-SkiTeam39-40]

Yep; was kind of weird that they didn`t mention that.

[@louisianarainwater]

💚💚💚

[@princeindrajitlawlaha7027]

💝

[@HappeningKorea]

The answer is ❄❄ 'Cool weather' haha. 🆒

[@butterflies655]

The summers can be very hot in Finland.

[@user-lvqk2wdp8sjn]

People in Haiti, Venezuela, Honduras, Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan are very happy.

[@nappiotsaan]

Historically it can be, because when temperature plummeted everyone had to pull together to see the next summer, you do that for a 100 generation it leaves a mark in the nations psyche.

[@petereriksson7166]

The people in Finland are often melancolic but the government in Finland has built the nation for the people much more than most other nations so that is the reason for Finland being the happiest nation in the world. To compare with a different nation I can use my own country as an example. Sweden is mostly built for the elit so Sweden as a nation is less happy.

[@mikrokupu]

Sweden too is ranked high, the 4th this year. Sweden has been a model for Finland in many ways, but naturally there are differences too. Like, Sweden has grown wealth longer and Sweden is also more of a class society than Finland. Anyways, Sweden is the closest neighbor for Finland, especially these days, after joining Nato together.

[@jessetorres8738]

Trivia note: The U.S. game show The Amazing Race has been on for 36 Seasons, & yet they have been to Finland for only 1 of them; Season 10 (which aired back in 2006).

[@blackout07blue]

That show really sucks anyway.

[@RobustArid379]

Im moving there too

[@mambamba]

Aruba is the happiest!

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

No way the trip is free How? There's probably some expense to pay

[@mikrokupu]

They were invited by the Finnish govt, this was a part of a country image project

[@chrisaycock5965]

Don’t they also get 5 weeks of vacation not including holidays?

[@surlespasdondine]

that's most of europe

[@mikrokupu]

Yeah in most of Europe. I live in Finland, I get 33 vacation days/year, plus the public holidays, around 10/year. One thing is that a healthy work life balance is highly valued in Finland, regular overtime is rather unusual, overtime is also typically regulated. On the other hand, salaries a lower than in the US, generally speaking.

[@beccalove8791]

Children in America aren’t happy anymore because they don’t play like they used to. Instead they are on their phones or I pads which promotes loneliness and isolation

[@Finland-SkiTeam39-40]

...and they are not safe...

[@Lp78Ch]

If you have a high tolerance for frigid temperatures and _LONG_ winter nights, then, by all means, you're a happy person.

[@MiNdFuGBoIz]

because KELA, we are happiest country

[@elonkuva]

Happiest country? What does that mean? What about the people?

[@maximilianschmid9890]

"Vhat maeks mie happj? Calm temmpratschrsz; vhittsch issz vhj Antarctica, booth Pools y Kalaallit Nunaat arr matsch bettr than Finden."

[@beatpirate8]

its a homogenous small state . we are not that .

[@turpasauna]

As a Finn, there's no single secret. Having a mainly white population helps though. 😂😂

[@Lamar-cj8tp]

There's a lot of white people

[@turpasauna]

Finns are 100% white and also have a high IQ. I wonder why this isn't talked about more.

[@satuhanna-wi4eq]

​@@turpasaunaBut you know this is not true. Almost 10% of us are not originally from Finland, meaning they might not look just like you and me. 10% means about 0,5 million people. Of course that is not as much as in many other countries, but it is not true to say we are all white. In the biggest cities in Finland the percentage is a lot higher than 10%.

[@tosis918]

Most happiest countries in the world are also the whitest 1. Finland 2. Denmark. 3 Iceland

[@rkseh]

@@satuhanna-wi4eq Sorry but non-whites will never be real Finns. Not racist, just a fact.

[@turpasauna]

@@satuhanna-wi4eq Native Finns absolutely are pure white. The rest of you are foreigners.

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

I’m living in Finland now and happiness is a myth here. Binge drinking is epidemic here on weekends, and the rest of the week people walk about with dour faces and moody dispositions. Poor people do better here than anywhere so that’s where this myth comes from, but it is not the feel good place the marketing suggests.

[@Anomoomin]

Yeah.. very happy. There was a time when people who were in too poor shape would be put in early retirement, but now they talk so much about how there is "shortage" of workers so everybody will be kept in working force,, even if you have no limbs, you're deaf, blind and mute you would still be a life guard at least :D I guess with enough money you can get any kind of survey done..

[@lukeamongthemmongols6258]

Also the 3rd most racist country in Europe. But that doesn't make the headlines.

[@Finnishpeasant]

I have never been happy...

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

They only have a population of 5 million. How hard can it be to keep them happy?

[@matteusvirtanen392]

Depends on the Russians.

[@edonveil9887]

There's some logic behind the statement?

[@CorporalCookie]

What does the amount of people have to do with it? If we are to take a look at resources to do things that make people happier, those are smaller as well.

[@turpasauna]

I keep seeing this argument but like...what? Finland has very little natural riches like it's neighbors Sweden or Norway. It absolutely has been hard work to climb to the top after the wars.f

[@mrpotatoguy1]

more like 6 million

[@JosephSciegns]

You will understand soon enough. What does the diverse population look like in Vermont?

[@Anomoomin]

How's London, Paris or New York doing?

[@JosephSciegns]

@@Anomoomin English Parishes??

[@allegrap1054]

These are some of the most ridiculous stories. Happiness and contentment is an individual experience. There’s no one country where everyone is happy or happier than everyone else. Why doesn’t the news focus on elevating the quality of life for Americans instead of trying to make Americans “envy” European countries. If Europe was so great America wouldn’t exist.

[@RobertSaxy]

Enjoy what you eat ✅ Chips like enthusiasm ✅ Nurture relationships … that’s the difficult one for me, the other two I can do on my own easily and happily 99% (though I like them with others too) but that last one requires two way participations

[@pia9343]

5 million people who look alike act alike. Homogeneous society makes it easier.

[@TheNismo777]

Nothing, absolutely nothing. Government cutting from the social benefits so poorest ppl die off. Not happy at all

[@abansalify]

Which country takes most anti depressant? Finland. How can they be happiest? These indices are farce.

[@aigriffin42604]

lol they’re gonna get sued using the Disney’s slogan!😂😂😂😂

[@mprkg]

No bea el emms or ill eagles Mexicans, Venezuelans, etc

[@mariakatariina8751]

In the happiness studies reports about Finland, about 30-40 % of the data is left out, since about 30-40 % of the people are too unhappy and unwell and lost hope that they are not even able to answer the questionnaire, let alone mail it back tothe researchers... 🙄 So, the study denies and refuses even to mention the 30-40 % of the population, who are too unhappy to even answer.

[@Eleonoor]

Relative lack of diversity is also a major factor, but none of us are allowed to talk about that I guess.

[@manuellaopao8418]

stupid claim

[@carmellem6813]

I didnt see one black person representing the U.S. in this segment. I guess we dont deserve happiness hmmm 😑

[@AnneMLdell]

I am living in Finland all of my life and I have traveled all over the world, and I can say that all the Finnish people laugh of this title ... Ur country is ls lost to the Cabal ... this is a living hell to live here. The nature is and this is clean country.... everybody a Sauna. We speak several languages and we are smart people, but our neocon, neonatsi government and parliament and almost 5 last presidents has destroyed totally this wonderful, fairy tail like country.

[@matthewmiller3322]

Because there was d not many black people there

[@iskal6790]

WTF?? Happy News , American Style. CRAP !!!

[@delameesh]

A couple things--1) Finland has the highest consumption of alcohol in the world. 2) Finland has the highest suicide rate in the world. So. . . if you're drunk and depressed, you'll fit right in.

[@shadowdragonstorm6150]

Nope. Finland ranks 38th when it comes to suicide. Better than the US, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine. As for alcohol, again it's better than Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, France, Portugal, Belgium, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Hungary, the UK, etc. So what you said is absolutely wrong en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption_per_capita

[@charlenephillips1031]

If we strip away the high expectations of society as to how to live your life, we might be happier🤔

[@butterflies655]

Watch the statistics in the video "Comparison suicide rates by countries/Country suicide rate comparison!" We don't live in the 1990s anymore. 62 highest suicide countries and Finland is not even mentioned. Finland's suicide rates have gone drastically down in 30 years. The highest suicide countries are: The 1st RUSSIA. The 2nd South Korea. The 3rd Kazakstan. The 4th Ukraine and the 5 th Japan. Watch the statistics in the video " Country alcohol consumption comparison." In Europe Finland's alcohol consumption is in the middle or even under. In Europe the highest alcohol countries are: The 1st Moldova. The 2nd Lithuania. The 3rd Chechia and the 4th Germany. Finland's alcohol consumption has dropped drastically down in 20 years. For instance Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Romania, Belarus, Poland, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Belgium, France , Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Andorra, Cypros, etc. are ahead of Finland.

[@Sir_Baddington]

Quit your bullshit

[@edonveil9887]

You are mixing alcohol vs coffee and death vs death metal.