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Scandinavian Life Philosophies For a Long, Happy, And Meaningful life
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“Happiness consists more in small conveniences or pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom.”
Benjamin Franklin
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The happiest countries
Their population enjoys a healthy work-life balance, high standards of living with less pressure, less stress, and more time for everything they enjoy and love doing.
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“No people can be truly happy if they do not feel that they are choosing the course of their own life.”
World Happiness Report 2012
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Appreciate the little things
Hygge is the Danish concept which involves creating a warm and contented atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with people you love.
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Find and increase flow experiences
Flow is when you are so consumed by a task or activity that you lose track of time, for instance, gardening, reading, or watching a movie. It's an optimal experience that can make you happy. Flow can be achieved in almost any activity that requires prolonged mental effort.
Seek out daily happy habits. Your brain will build up expectations of being happy and will rewire itself to seek more happy habits.
Express gratitude
Research reveals that small and regular positive experiences have a greater impact on your life satisfaction than a few notable events of achievements.
Expressing gratitude can make you feel better about yourself and your life. It can make you feel more grounded, humble, and connected to the world around you.