The Finnish Guide to Happiness
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The Finnish Guide to Happiness
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Narrated by:
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Saskia Maarleveld
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Written by:
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Melanie Dower
About this listen
Year after year, Finland is named the "Happiest Country on Earth". What's their secret?
If you ask a Finn, they will likely be as baffled as you are. That’s why Melanie Dower, an expat who has been living in Finland for the past decade, has taken up the charge. Her vantage as an outsider entrenched in Finnish culture uniquely positions her to identify the keys to Finnish happiness that elude the rest of the world and that Finns take for granted. From sauna to strong social safety nets, Finnish life is made up of a constellation of habits and structures that leave its residents relaxed, healthy, and fulfilled.
In this short guide, Melanie lays out the surprisingly simple and often accessible steps to living as the Finns do.
©2024 Melanie Dower (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.What listeners say about The Finnish Guide to Happiness
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-12-16
Great Book, Easy Listen
Short, sweet, and has tangible action points. While not all of these are possible for everyone (as the author repeatedly states) there are a few gold nuggets that I think everyone can takeaway for themselves
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- owenca
- 2024-12-20
Brief and entertaining look at strong points of Finland’s culture
Many interesting details of why the Finns are consistently ranked the happiest people in the world. It leaves out serious commentary, such as why their birth rate is very low, despite all the advantages given to parents. Also, their national obesity rate is fairly high (but lower than USA or New Zealand) despite promotion of healthy food in schools.
However, it convinced me I could have lived happily in Finland if I’d relocated with a job like the author’s family. Probably not so fulfilling for tourists according to the author’s report that the Finns are very reserved and don’t interact with strangers.
One of the best points is to get outside every day, despite the weather. No bad weather, only bad clothes.
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- Danielle
- 2024-11-22
Amazing
Not only does it touch on how to become more happier in your own life and how to get over anxiety and stress. It makes me want to visit Finland.
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- Vettechmom
- 2024-12-16
Relaxed and peaceful people
I found just listening to this book made me feel more relaxed. I enjoyed the authors insights and it reminded me of the little things that we can do daily to make us happy in this busy world.
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- Hector
- 2024-11-23
amazing book and quotes
amazing history and good flow, I really enjoyed. I will star doing sauna now more often
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- Virginia
- 2024-11-17
The Other Happiest Country in the World
It made me want to sell everything and move to Finland. Beautifully written and read.
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- Maggie
- 2024-09-27
Makes me want to visit Finland!
This audiobook makes me want to visit, and maybe even move to, Finland. Very informative, beautifully written and very well narrated.
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- M. Rus
- 2024-11-14
so fluently articulated.
I have such admiration for Finnish culture. And
most certainly, their ability to heal a nation. moving forward together. Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-11-17
Clear, simple and beautiful.
A fantastic read, well written and beautifully narrated. These Finnish keys to life will give anyone a sense of simplicity, purpose and help you put first things first.
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- Jordan S.
- 2024-12-20
insightful
An insightful look into the lives of Finns. i really enjoyed learning about their way of life and sources of happiness (contentment)!
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