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The benefits of slowing down and enjoying simple pleasures
"Lykke"
This is the Danish word for “happiness.”
The concept teaches that happiness isn’t a destination, it’s a habit. It’s what we do to make everything else in life awesome.
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The happiest countries
Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden are ranked among the top happiest places in the world.
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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"Sisu"
Etymologically, it comes from a Finnish root word that implies “inner” or “inside.” In Finnish culture, it’s about adopting the attitude of persistence and determination.
It’s often described as stoic determination, the tenacity of purpose, grit, and resilience.
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"Lagom"
It's part of the Swedish culture. It means “Not too little. Not too much. Just right.”
The concept encourages an overarching balance across our lives: everything in moderation.
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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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“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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"Hygge"
In both Danish and Norwegian, 'hygge' means “to give courage, comfort, joy”.
In Denmark, 'hygge' is a central part of the culture. It’s about giving your responsible, stressed-out self a break to live in the moment and enjoy your immediate environment.
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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.
Hygge is about everyday happiness. It’s slowing down, being in the present moment and celebrating the simple pleasures in life.
Happiness Is Not Bought But Crafted
Happiness isn’t a ready-made concept but comes from our own actions.
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Lasting Happiness through Minimalism
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