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Coronavirus Advice: The Happiest People In The World Share 5 Ways To Be Happy
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Forbes
Posted: March 30th, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2020/03/20/sta...
Today, the UN issued its annual World Happiness Report, which ranks 156 countries around the world. For the third year in a row, Finland was named the happiest country in the world. So what makes the Finns so happyand what can we learn from them during this time of global turmoil caused by an outbreak of coronavirus? The first thing to know is that 70% of Finland is covered by forest and the air is clean and serene. Nature is our secret, says [Heli] Jimenez. We Finns like to put on a pair of rubber boots, head to the woods to slow down and calm our mind. But even if you cant get out of the house, you can replicate the experience at home and listen to the relaxing sounds of Finnish Lapland. Finns love swimming in the winter in a lake or the sea. The easiest way to do this at home is with a quick, ice-cold shower. Another hallmark of Finland is its rich art scene, which ranges from experimental artist-run initiatives to commercial galleries to flagship art institutions. The country is home to more than 55 art museums, and much of the art in the country is inspired by the Finns close relationship with nature. The Finns also use art to calm the mind and transport their thoughts to stress-free, comforting places. says Jimenez. Her advice: Why not take a virtual trip from your own sofa to the Finnish museums to understand how art is a tool for happiness. Take a virtual tour of the Ateneum, and youll be feeling the calm Finnish vibes in no time flat.
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