Black Ally to Protect White Men's Rights It doesn’t. The video actually talks about that saying that less diverse societies are less happy. I guess you haven’t watched the video actually
Precious Studios nah it’s terrible You get stuck paying taxes your whole life Once you’re done paying for college, you’re done And this is one of many reason why more Western Europeans move to the U.S than vice versa
Speaking as a Finn, I repeat what the people in the video said. We aren't "happy" in the way that everything is always flowers and sunshine, actually we can be a bit gloomy and stoic in our attitudes. But I think it's more... Contentment with what you have. It's achievable to have a home, family, food, space and nature around you. And ultimately those are the things that we, as a species, have evolved to thrive with. Money and stuff aren't basic human needs, social connections, education, safety and health are.
Do the Nordic countries have more marriage, less divorce? Do they have a lot of single mothers or are most children born to a couple? Do a lot of people stay near family & friends or do they often move far away for work?
No super rich and no super poor. No corruption and a general trust in government. Social support and security. Perfect formula for a happy society! Beautiful ❣
According to those standards, we in Estonia should be in extacy (as compared to just "happy"). We have 3 years!!!! (not a few months) on Payed parental leave (mom and dad divide it among themselves as they wish). Our giving birth and staying in hospital for as long as needed is COMPLETELY free and very high quality, and includes food and stuff (compared to the 300 dollars the Finnish mother here talks of as "almost for free" (300 euros is almost for free for Finns? seriously? 300 euros for 3 days is the cost of a five star hotel, this is not "for free" by any means). Besides, most European countries have free education and health care. Still, Estonians are not happy. Our entire culture is about being miserable, starting with the way we are on a daily bases, ending with things like poetry, constantly giving this really depressed view of everything, including our nature (which, by the way, is beautiful). We are so ridiculously proud of being miserable and depressed and gloomy and rude to each other. Although life in Estonia is really good. We rank very highly in all sorts of freedom etc. Why then are we so incapable of being happy and content? We have all those things that are talked about here, as the bases of measuring happiness.
And I forgot to say that for those 3 years of parental leave you keep your job and your salary. If you are unemployed at the time of the birth, or a student, you get a state appointed amount anyway for the 3 years. If you have, say 3 kids one after another, you will have up to 9 years in a row, or divided, or whatever. So people can spend half their lives on payed parental leave if they have many enough kids. The reason for this is that we realized t a certain point we need people to have kids otherwise we will die out. We still have a negative birth rate. The average family has 1,4 kids. And we are a nation of 1,3 million. So we need to make having kids as easy and prosperous as possible and as medically safe as humanly possible. So our pregnancy monitoring and medical care while giving birth and healthcare for kids and moms after birth is our medical priority, and is among the best in the world. A few years ago Estonia ranked 6th in the world for the mother-baby index (which measures everything about how easy and safe it is for both women to have kids and for kids to have a life, in every aspect of life). In the same ranking, Finland, of course, again, ranked first in the world.
Not entirely: in Nordic countries it's easy to fulfill basic Maslov's needs (survival - e.g. food, medicine, security - home, education, low corruption), but the higher needs not necessarily. For example if your life goal is to do business, and you don't have a filthy-rich family, those countries are one of the worst (enormous taxes, low financing opportunities).
then why the nordics have high suicide rates? Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system. Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
@user-zy1vp2sw9c Well, basically your country has lots of Russian population which people generally angry, especially when they are drunk. Your income level doesn't close to those countries. Your population is so low, and decrease day by day, which cause economy badly. On the other hand, still your ranking is 31 according to those indexes. Parental leave makes different but it is not everything to make you cheer. Sunny days are super low as well.
I'm a (called Grab) driver. I met a passenger from Finland. Really friendly and nice to talk to. He asked me to stop at the Mcdonald because he's hungry and wants to buy a burger to eat. When he came back, he bought another burger and drink... for me! Wonderful people.
As was stated in the video, it is in the people's mindsets that if you're working too hard and eagerly to make money then there is something wrong (or at least off) with you. It isn't surprising that places where money is so closely linked to how people perceive you, from HK to the US, that there is such a big gap between the wealthy and the poor. That in turn creates mistrust and divides the society since you have to either favor one group or the other. Although these 2 countries are fairly homogenous ethnically there is no correlation. HK is homogenous, the US is not, and they share that same problem.
I'm Finnish and one thing that I find very important is that I try to be happy about the things I have, and not be sad about the things I don't have. Because a fact of life is that you can't have everything, no matter what you do. Learn to appreciate what you have in your life, don't worry about the things you didn't manage to get.
But nobody can really be happy if they're missing something essential. What is essential might vary by the person. To know what is essential, you have to ask from people that are unhappy. Otherwise you end up getting a hypothesis which is biased. See "survivorship bias" for more information.
@@McSlobo HI. I understand what yoir saying fully., because I didn't have have guidance or love at an age I really needed it, wich means I didn't have anyone to tell me that I could be happy regardless!!! At some point when a person realizes that they are not their circumstances, and who they really are, then they don't depend on things from outside to he happy. But if your talking about essential needs like food, shelter , so forth then maybe you can't be happy but if one if able to At least be grateful for what they DO have it keeps one in a better state to obtain the things missings. Ultimately though happiness really does come from inside. Ot I should say peace. Peace is always present if stop thinking we need more. 🙂💞💨
@@Matthew-fj6eu He means that only Americans who have never been outside of America think the US is the best country in the world. Obviously relative to western European countries it's a failed state
I have been living in Finland for a few years and I can say that things simply work here. The government gives you money to take care of your own babies, commutes are on time, schools are free, people are honest, almost everywhere is safe (kids going out by themselves a lot), there is such a thing as study leave in which government pays you money if you go back to school (the amount is equal to your previous salary), you never feel the difference in social classes - doesn't matter how rich the other people, they behave no differently than you, etc. It can get boring at times but really it's a place worth living
If I may ask, where are you from originally? Was it hard to relocate to Finland? Were you accepted into their society with little trouble? I have so many questions.
@@AprilGabrielle I'm originally from Vietnam and been studying here since 2016 when schools were still free. Now you'd have to pay for tuition if you are not from the EU. It wasn't hard for me at least to relocate here. I adapted quite fast and had lots of time for myself as well. White people still dominate the population, only about 5% are foreigners. But I personally never felt discriminated, I guess its up to how you feel and behave as well.
1. Violence, bullying, social issues 2. Bullying occurs at all ages, you may not have the money to be socially accepted, all affects your social confidence 3. Sure, but if you don't have money, all of these are negatively affected You really can't just TELL someone to BE happy. Kid born in extreme poverty, very common here in America, may have small moments of happiness within a lifetime of stress. I've lived a very stressful life, there's only one thing that has motivated me to keep going forward, you may not think it's meaningful, or you may even think it's not something to be happy or focused on. I'm not there yet, and if I make it, I'll only have a few years to enjoy it. You can't tell someone to just be happy. Just an opposing view, which is important because people don't often understand what others may go through... As those who are unfortunate don't often get to explain their pov, due to the majority not having the ability to show empathy towards the unfortunate. Not that we deserve anyone's empathy, no one deserve anything.
@@5thElement0560 Very common?? Not from government statistics - most children in the USA are NOT born into poverty. Statistics say 14.6% in 2022. To lessen the chance be sure you are married & have a career before starting your family. ✌🏽😎🇺🇸
Denmark has citizens the US has customers. Everything in the US is treated as a transaction edit: Just wanted to link this 5 part series on Neoliberalism that explains how we got here
People in the US work harder than pretty much every other country (except some in asia) - shifting to a socialist-minded society, where people don’t work as hard yet pay more of their wage to the government would take many years of consistent societal adjustment and tons of legislative change...almost to the point where it’s not even feasible
I'm Danish and I kid you not. I often just think how nice it is here in Denmark and how happy I am. The thought that even if I become chronically ill and lose my job the rest of the citizens will cover for me so I can have a respectful life makes me not worry about the future - and I'm happy to do the same for others.
As a 19 years old girl from Myanmar, where the military coup happened in 2021 and all the human rights are being rubbed until now, the luck you guys have seems to be so invaluable. Even when the things are out of our control here, I still wish we could rebuild our country from the scratch with good people and good system when the evils actually have received their Karmas.
i wish your country the best :( it's been terrible to see it previously be ripped apart by decades of civil conflict, only for things to then be made worse by the coup... i wish our countries would do more to support you all.
I'm also from Myanmar. I do hope everything is getting normal and better. When we rebuild our country , let's be a part of it. I'm really looking forward to it.
Americans who come live in Scandinavia leave your Blake Lively Bimbo manner of speaking in the gutters of North Dakota, Maine, Ohio or wherever is it that you escape from.
You don't have multiculturalism... That's why you get along so well. Take Millions of immigrant's that will change real Quick. Belgium used to be Happy
I believe that the culture in these countries have a big part in people's happiness there. The fact that you're taught to have work-life balance, making sauna a "sacred" place to not be angry, having a "cozy corner" and "summer house". It's like the culture there teaches people ways they can make their stressful life a little less stressful.
Exactly. Also the freedoms that these people have as a society. Societies that grant greater levels of personal and legal freedoms should be guaranteed to be happier than societies that don't.
Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system. Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
It seems that their system enables them getting the pyramid of needs and they are so far homogeneous which makes them not to feel taken advantage of. They are not struggling with transportation, education, housing, and Healthcare!
THIS IS WHAT TAX MONEY IS SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR; TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE QUALITY BASIC SERVICES YOU NEED. IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR WAR, OPPRESSION (DOMESTICALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY), OR ANY OTHER FORM OF DESTRUCTION.
Only to a point. Our problem is not our military spending. Which in the US is priority. Not so much Finland or Denmark. The problem is our politicians are thieves. On every level.
We don't actually have a different system then the United States, we just aren't corrupt. We use the tax revenue to build a better country instead of paying for an oversized military
Erik Torbjørn Bjørnsson You also don’t “Need” an “oversized” military we do. But if our military could take out all of our corrupt politicians , especially here in Illinois......We’d be in great shape !🙅🏻♂️
@Urlas Hedout because of what.. because Trump wants them to sell Greenland to exploit it and trash it... All the people in the world are behind Denmark!
@@mrhollywood1589 don't say European and yes. the colonizers who went to the Americas. Germany did not explore any country. Sorry my english. Im from germany
As a Swede Id like to add a few thoughts here: Trust is the currency that societies run on. If people don't feel safe and view most other people as a potential threat to their well being rather than someone to work together with, then you can't build mutual cooperation. It leads to a downward spiral where everyone thinks more and more about fear, and fear warps people's social development. Kids that can grow up without that mentality are free to expand their minds and pursue their interests, rather than trying to one up the other kids at school. Why would it matter if someone else is better at something than you? Richer than you? etc. What matters is if *you* are good enough that you feel you can take pride in your work or social contribution.
Personally, I think the world really romanticizes what it's like to live in Nordic countries. In general, I'd rather be European than American. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows, it comes at a cost. Denmark is literally the second most taxed country in the world, and you can feel that too. Because we are seen as a endless supply of happiness, it also makes the ones not so happy, or downright depressed feel guilty about it. Which is very wrong.
I think you nailed it. I live in France, a very wealthy country, but most people here are unhappy because they can't trust those who have power. Small power (like a car mechanic), or big power (like the CEO of the electric company); as soon as someone has some power, he tries to screw his fellow citizen.
philip Trevor there have been a lot of studies done on this issue. And the overwhelming conclusion is that after correcting for variables like socioeconomic status and wealth, the race variable (for better or worse) disappears. We can conclude a few things here. The problem isn’t so much race discrimination as it is social advantage. And nothing special about being white, it’s the advantage that income provides like better education etc. The popular book Freakonomics of 2004 touches on this. Turns out abortion had a much greater influence on crime than any gun control or innovative policing strategy had in the dramatic drop in violent crime of the 90s that persists to this day.
american here living in rio brazil....the poor here are always happy!! ...someone explain that? !.....and it is one of the most untrust worthy places in the world ..haha
Imagine a society without extreme wealth or poverty, free from corruption, with a trustworthy government, and robust social support systems. It's the perfect recipe for a happy and beautiful society!
Nordics do not have a work life balance, many norics are having a bad reputation for being lazy in Asia, and many nordics do not speak good Englishl As a result, many do not find employment easily, because their education system has not trained them to unerstand the rising east and their language, while their reputation does not gain them easy paths to international jobs unlike the Brits. It's easy to judge and believe what you see on the outside from the internet. I have lived in Finland for ten years, and i do not agree with 99% of what the reporter is saying.
Awesome!! Can you explain how we can incorporate these things in America without becoming a totally socialist country? Just curious. I am a conservative willing to learn. Thanks!
In contrast to Finland, I feel like here in the US, there's a greater sense of competition. There's so much division on a lot of things here which breeds hostility. It's all about climbing to the top at the cost of other people's welfare. You're either a winner or a loser...
I hate that everything here is a label. I could be a certain race, gender, age, sexuality, and it's taken into consideration. You can't just be any other person.
@@menschlicherroboter6791 The mighty US of A is still so backward in so many ways and yet the Americans think they're superior compared to other countries.
The thing about the US it is very large. Like literally you could split the US into multiple countries. Even before US was a country their territories was colonized by multiple countries. Also the US is very diverse in culture even if people don't notice it and with mutilple cultures even just American cultures alone is different depending which state or region you are from. Finland and Denmark are both very small countries and also very homogeneous compare to the US. Usually a country with common cultural beliefs tend to be more happy than a country with too much diversity of culture and too much difference in beliefs and ideologies. Even US politics alone is very divisive and doesn't encourage unity. It's so black and white. Or should I say red and blue. People instead of looking into useful policies many people vote based on tribisms and who belongs to which party even if their leader of their party is against their beliefs and morality. This is why US is pretty messed up and a lot of laws and policies doesn't make much sense or help the people in the US. US is pretty divisive and it's constantly encouraged separatism. No matter which party say what they all encourage division. The US politics has to make the other party the enemy even if they are from the same country for the sake of power.
I grew up in Mexico City , I always found jobs that were walking distance . I used to see people wasting their lives 3-4 hours daily in the traffic. I never wanted that life for me . I then moved to Canada and although I am happy here, after visiting Iceland it was an eye opener. Canada has it good but nothing can compare to the Nordic countries. People really live there. People only worry to have enough money. There’s not a competition like there’s in North America where people compare to others all the time. I hope I can get the experience to live in a Nordic country one day . “Boring life” is ideal for my lifestyle. I don’t care about earning that much, I just wanna work Monday to Friday; finish early and having enough time to enjoy my life; my friends, my family, my time ❤
Para mim ter uma vida básica também é suficiente. Poder trabalhar em qualquer profissão e mesmo assim poder ter uma casa, poder ir ao mercado, mais horas livres para poder investir em algum hobby e poder viajar nas férias. Isso para mim é riqueza. Aqui no Brasil o que as pessoas querem é dinheiro pq é a única maneira de poder viajar, ter boa educação e comer bem.
protestant denmark is the best country in the world the best state in the planet the happiest place on earth wich denmark loves muslim and speaks arabic as her second language not english as like her protestant neghbor countries and denmark gives the best salaries
@@удивительный-б8х Your religion is the reason Denmark is going to be a bad place like many middle eastern countries. So no, you don’t need god, since god is a social construct to control the dumb people in society and to keep people scared from achieving that which mankind was meant to achieve.
I am happy to pay taxes (I live in Finland). Here (my) money goes where it should go cause of no corruption, or at least not much. We have safety net if we fall, and we are happy to help others if they do. I just love my country
I wouldn't move to the US even if someone offered me a job with huge earning possibilities. That's because I want to live in a society that's pleasant for not just for me, but to all others too, or at least to the absolute most of the people. I don't want to walk in the streets and see wretched homeless people everywhere.
Yes because your culture is different it’s good for you.Happiness first mate. Why do you wanna live in the metropolitan area? That’s like me saying I wanna move to your homeland, go to a metropolitan area and don’t find homeless, It’s IMPOSSIBLE. Go to other states in the middle. US is not just made of big cities, we don’t live in the United States of New york- California. There are many, many little towns too, where people live happily, less government regulations, good community and peaceful environment . Come where I live in Colorado. You’ll love it.
@@cardcode8345 that is True that us is not made of big cities and that there are some happy little towns but still they dont have free healthcare or free schools so I would never move from finland to the us
A long time ago this country had potential and immigration from Europe was high, but that was then. U.S.A. and Finland were tied in education in 1960. today, Finland is #1 and U.S.A. is getting closer to the bottom. our priorities are all wrong and the corporations do not want to make things better because it is them who are running the U.S.A. it's like George Carlin said "forget about the politicians, I'm talking about the REAL OWNERS" check out his speech right here on youtube if you get a chance. he definitely was aware of a lot of things. I don't blame Europeans for not wanting to move here. I have talked to Europeans that visited here and some who came on work visas only to leave in disgust.
Oh guys, it's so great to read these comments from all over the world! Marvelous! As if the whole world sat down for negotiations about happiness! I was born in Kazakhstan, I lived most of my life in Russia, now I live in the Emirates. And I traveled a lot. And looking at different cultures and countries. I can say that happiness and contentment with life is a skill. Even in beautiful Norway people are on antidepressants, sometimes in less prosperous countries you get smiles. We must learn to be happy. Love your countries! You are all wonderful! Yes, corruption, discrimination, it worries us all, but leave more time for your family and joy in small things and everything will be better! 😊 I believe that in spite of everything, the well-being of people in the world is slowly increasing.
"Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires." - John Steinbeck
@@MoyaBrennan6825 Eaxctly. You can call it Social Democracy. Mixed Economy. Very much based on capitalism. Actually the Denmark is one of the countries where it is the easiest to start a new business.
As a Dane living in the USA I think the happiness could be translated to "tryghed" Danish word for safety. Healthcare and education is the primary factors in that. People here live with a fear of getting sick. Do you have enough savings if you get sick? You don't just have to worry about getting well again, you also have worry about money. People are making fundraisers for their friends. Moms are asking other moms in Facebooks groups to try to diagnose their kids rashes/fever/ etc. before investing in a trip to the doctor. Healthcare is too expensive when its a business. My mom in Denmark got cancer and I feel comforted that she is well taken care of, she is now cancer free. I don't feel safe growing old here. Then Americans also have to save up for their kids education. So your life becomes all about getting as much money as you can so you can feel safe. The minimum wage here is way too low and it creates too much inequality. Education lifts the whole society and should be free. Ignorance is dangerous.
@Ryan Robichaud in the USA they CAN refuse you long term care. While they have to treat you in an Emergency Room setting there is no guarantee of follow up care. I say this as a nurse and as someone who has MS. Healthcare in the USA sucks.
Studies now show that over 65% of Americans are concerned they won't be able to afford healthcare. You would think that as vocal as Americans are, they'd all be marching in the streets demanding a healthcare system overhaul instead of fighting each other over masks. There's very little that America has done in the past couple of years that makes any sense to most of the rest of the world. At least higher education isn't as bad as many people think though, simply because of the great community colleges that the US has. Someone can learn a life-long trade that will be relevant in any country (from construction to electrical to IT) and only spend 2 years learning it and becoming licensed. And they will have almost no debt when leaving the school because of the available programs. The community college in my family's area actually pays for students and they don't have to pay it back. Companies also pay for students if they agree to work for them after they graduate for a year or two. The school and companies also partner up to host accelerated programs that teach students what they need to know for industries like biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, and so on., and then offers interviews and employment opportunities. They have a program that's a combination of job shadowing and internship - there's A LOT of help for any students who can then go on and do contract work/work for themselves/start a business/pay for their continued education...but you don't really hear about it bc the Uni life is pushed *so* hard. And the Uni massive debt is almost like a right of passage to place on the shoulders of students.
"I think the happiness could be translated to "tryghed" Danish word for safety." Precisely. It isn't *happiness* but rather the comfort a sheep feels in the safety of its herd. But that isn't for everyone; perfectly safe, eating grass, waiting to die.
I am from Eastern Europe and had a chance to study in Finland for almost a year. It was one of the best experiences in my whole life. Whenever you have any questions or problems, they can be solved in several hours. Everybody carries out their job duties at a high level. And Finnish people are cool in general.
The US, with 50 states, is ranked 14th in that list. There are regions with a similar populations where people are "happier" than the ones in these countries. I think the happiness ranking is ridiculous itself, however. People value happiness differently.
It blows my mind that there are places in the world where education is free and giving birth doesn't cost the world and the experience in the hospital is wonderful. Here in South Africa, schooling is so expensive that most people just drop out. Mothers are often treated badly in maternity wards as well (so badly that we have a term for it - obstetric violence). I hope these people realize what they have.
I can’t understand the thinking behind governments charging for education and healthcare at the point of delivery. My wife and I gave birth in the university hospital of our home town. We first met our liaison midwife with whom we discussed our care preferences, birth method, use of anaesthesia, etc. her sole responsibility was to communicate our preferences to her colleagues to ensure we received respectful and compassionate care. Standards of clinical expertise were determined by the hospital. We showered and changed into our birthing gowns. We requested a shared birthing suite, which was no problem. My little one was eager to meet the world and shot out in about 4 minutes, leaving me little time to get settled. Sister midwife joked it was a good job she was goalkeeper in the hospital football team and had a safe pair of hands. My wife’s charge was a little more patient and took another 13 minutes. Naturally, we were offered lunch but,I own restaurants in town and after some 40 weeks of abstinence we were dying to enjoy a few glasses of wine with our lunch. My parents collected us after we called them. Another shower and back into our day clothes. It was a lovely experience and , of course, money was never mentioned.
It seems to me in places where there is a long history of wide-spread racism is also where there is a big disparity of education and medical Treatment.
The same in Brazil. For me, the main problem is corruption in the society and government. It is impossible to have a great country if corruption is everywhere.
❤ the “go first” tip. Be the first to smile and greet a person. Too many times people frown and ignore other people. Maybe remove those earbuds and say hello to a person next to you. Technology tends to prevent social contact and happiness.
I agree that people need to take the initiative here if we expect any change. I had a man this morning passing me on a walking path, while I walked my dog. He didn’t look up at me until I said, ”Happy New Year”. He looked up briefly and muttered Happy New Year back to me. Maybe that made him say something nice to the next person he passed. 🤷🏻♀️
Funnily enough when we were in Finland a few years ago, people never smiled. Even when 1 smiles at them, it is so difficult for them to break into a smile. I thought it was so automatic, I guess not. In Vietnam, people with much less, people smiled so much more, they aren't as rich as the Finnish but they are happier in my opinion.
I would sacrifice 5-8 years of my life just to live somewhere this nice, having all the opportunity in the world and not needing to care about crimes, healthcare or anything like that. What a dream
In America, if they gave new parents that baby box upon birth the hospital would be like “oh sorry, that box isn’t in-network, here’s a bill for $5495.78.”
@MinecraftPro15 basically, it's a American private health insurance thing where certain insurances cover (or are in partnership with) certain hospitals/services (called networks) and do not cover others. For example, If your insurance covers hospitals A, B, and C but you go to hospital D because it's the closest to your house or something, the hospital cannot accept your insurance and you will pay prices as if you didn't have insurance. This also applies to emergency situations where you might be taken in an ambulance to a hospital because you need surgery right away. If the ambulance takes you to hospital D, the nurse (or other staff) will tell your guardian that this hospital is out of network and will warn them about how expensive it will get and/or will suggest they drive you to an in-network hospital (mind you, you need this surgery right away and the closest in-network hospital could be hours away lol)
FunkyShit i think you‘ll find that even in Scandinavia, most politicians are male, though the looney left may attract a certain kind of weird feminist. (Even a feminist is not necessarily female, since it indicates merely a political viewpoint). Quite why any woman would welcome Islamic immigration is difficult to understand, given Islam‘s hostility towards women.
I enjoyed reading the comments! I appreciate people sharing their experiences from different countries and nationalities! Thank u everyone! Of course nothing can be perfect as long as we live on earth but we can definitely learn something from the video. I'm from the States and I make about $74,000 (or something like that) a year and I wish I had the funds to treat myself more. I have enough for bills and essentials and that's it but I'm still blessed to be under a good financial advisor and have a stable job.
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people need to realize that money should never be your priority in life. it should be your health, your time of rest and being able to do what makes you happy. im incredibly lucky to be born into a society that gets it
I say money is a priority because it enabled me to start a new life in asia after having a bad childhood in europe. It's not just depression but anxiety attacks isn't something that can be treated simply by speaking to a psychiatrist in a mother language that I hate and most certainly it doesn't go away by going to a cafe daily for that hygge moment... My best time in life were short four years in asia but I can't settle down there since I don't have life skills to be financially succesful and now I'm stuck in europe where I even rage quit from two jobs after being ridiculed (and I was always nice to everyone!)..
@@Riina77 Finland actually is one of the best countries to live in. Not sure which part of Finland do you live in and how rich you are but as a Finnish guy who lives in Oulu with a below average income i can say that everything's fine here :)
I spent two summers during college years in Helsinki. Finland is a wonderful country and people there are simply great! No wonder they are at the top of the happiness index.
I am Greek - Dutch and the Nordic thinking about life has helped me much to shape a more balanced life. Every time I visit Finland or Denmark I am amazing out the beauty of the country but also by how the government is protecting their people!
Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system. Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
@@armandopacheco-soto3592 Hi! Here's some information about moving to Finland. migri.fi/en/i-want-to-come-to-finland www.infofinland.fi/en/moving-to-finland/checklist-for-a-person-who-is-moving-to-finland The language might be hard to learn for a foreigner, the good thing is that when living in the capital area you'll do fine with English. if you wanna see some Finland related content on youtube I recommend checking out Dave Cad and Aleksi himself.
@@armandopacheco-soto3592 I would recommend you move to Norway, Sweden, or to Denmark since it will be tremendously easier to learn the language. My mother language Estonian, and Finnish, are very similar. But it will be extremely hard for you to learn it. I suggest you to do research on those countries to find out which one suits you the best. I definitely recommend you to also visit them. If the difficulty of the language is no a problem for you then you may also research Iceland and Finnish. The best advice that I can give you is to do research on immigration, citizenship application, culture, etc, crime rate, etc.
@@karllumiste9798 yes, I have been doing my research on them. All these Nordic countries are great but have super tough regulations on immigration for Americans. I won't let that stop me though.
Both belong to the European Union and are members so they abide by EU rules. I am from the EU, and I live in the USA. The lifestyle is great in the USA, just go to school for the right thing and move to the right state.
In a real democracy, government is the people - representation of the citizens. People, who live in an oligarchy, are resigned to thinking that they can't fundamentally change their quality of life. You can't effectively change the government by voting, as you don't have legitimate election practice. That's how you end up with government vs. people. Government works for the oligarchy, and makes laws that pamper the ultra wealthy, but don't benefit the people. Look at the US, which is an oppressive police state, built on slavery and exploitation - now drowning in corona cases.
@philip Trevor Actually birthrate always drop proportional to increase in wealth and education. You don't see rich people have ten kids do you? But you see plenty of poor people have tons of kids in third world countries.
Having spent my 57 years in the US life in these countries would be heaven. The crime here, the mass shootings, saving for retirement, paying for healthcare, buying a home, working so much more than 40 hours a week and I’m college educated, paying for college and more things has made life here so stressful.
Mary, I agree. Here in the USA, it feels like people have all the wrong priorities. Problems are always someone else's fault. Entitlement is rampant. Self Discipline is lax. Most people don't understand how government or the rule of law works. They are ignorant about their own countries history. Some are so scared that they believe anything they hear from third parties, instead of tax funded science & research! I'm so tired of all the chaos. Some people are bored if there is no chaos. I hope someday the people of the USA will be satisfied in all areas of their lives, enough to stop their constant whining,. (Yes, I know I'm whining lol)
Life ain't about being happy it's about struggling to survive... I understand why these people are happy though but if I were to post the reason my channel would be flagged for violating TOS
@@shinji1264 In America maybe, but real democracies have higher scores all around. USA is 16th on Happines, 25th on Democracy, 46th on Press Freedom Index.
Every single time I read or watch something about Denmark I recollect one article on Ukrainian IT Forum in 2015-2016. One guy with his family relocated to Denmark by skilled visa and wrote about his experience after few month living there. He said how everything there are so awesome, people, government, infrastructure. If only he knew about it in his early 20th he would find an opportunity to relocate earlier. But in year or two he published another article why he came back to Ukraine :) Main reason was lack of social contact and circles. He had at least some sort of conversations during weekdays, but still didn't manage to get "friends", Danish prefer spent time with their own families and relative rather than hang-on with someone else. His kids weren't happy because language is completely different and it was extremely hard to study, they felt miserable and stupid among other pupils only because they didn't know language. His wife stacked at home because her English level was pretty bad, she didn't have any friends there and it was hard to find new, kids always complains that they also didn't find friends and they felt lonely at school. Also he finds out that being only one man working among 4 family member made their saving less than 10% of his salary. In a long-run he haven't find option how to buy a house. After Russian invasion we lived for 5 month in Germany, one great and generous family let us to rent their house for nothing. They were crying so did we when we left to UK because I received a job offer there. Comparing UK and Germany I would say that it is easier perhaps to find some "friends" in UK, small-talk culture, smiling, helping each other are great here, we didn't feel lonely, neighbors wanted to know our stories, offered a help to adapt, etc, but I hardly could call anyone here as friend or even mate. In Germany I guess if u manage to make a friend this is life time bond, but Germans are more closed, and language barrier also make it worse for immigrants.
Danes spend their early years surrounded by the same people, so friendships are often solidified early in life. It's difficult for adult Danes to find new friends, as most people have plenty of childhood comrades. The trick to finding friends in Denmark is to join hobby clubs, and STICKING with it - it will take a lot of time, Danes are naturally reserved.
@@CrimsonCat87 I have played amateur classic volleyball for years, we even compete in Kyiv League in different divisions but I can't call anyone from this wide group as friend. With some I went to the gym and competed in small beach volleyball championships, but outside of hobby we have zero interests that we could share. I noticed that if our interests are crossed at least in 3+ areas then we can match and become friends.
I'm originally from Ukraine In the UK, little bit more than a year. And I am really struggling to find friends. Now, I am considering relocating to German, just because the culture is more similar to mine. What I'm trying to say is that it is super hard without friends, no matter where you are.
@@LiliiaSh Because our child is three years old, most of our acquaintances are parents of children of the same age. It's hard to call these acquaintances interesting, because the circle of communication significantly narrows down to child-related topics. But it's still better than just sitting within four walls. I'm missing my old friends. Good luck in Germany
Something I have realized as a swede is that we don't really value money the same way as other countries does. Yes, it is a comfort to have it but we often use it to gain experience and travel instead of buying materialistic things. Think it's a big reason why we generally are happier.
Yes feeling the same in Finland. I just rearrenged my own life, less working hours, less stress, naturally less money too. But a lot happier now, living more balanced life.
Good for you@@mikrokupu!! Self care should always be the first priority in life and money will come and go either way. Hope you have a wonderful time :)
Nordic countries are not as hypercapaitalistic and competetive as American or Asian countries. Materialism and the grind for money doesn't matter as much to nordic citizens. As long as securities such as food, shelter, healthcare, education et.c. is taken care for or atleast easily obtained people can focus more on selfulfillment and relationships. This generally breeds a happier society.
I feel like the US value wealth and fame over anything else and look up to those who have it. In Sweden we hold other people higher. Kind, generous, honest and so on. Maybe it feels easier to feel accomplished with those goals.
In USA it’s about what you can afford, what you can post on Instagram, it’s more about you showing other people what you can afford. Seems like people are living for other people
I agree it’s mostly about it what you can afford but we’re not living for other people. We’re very independent and Asian countries have more of a group mindset and follow societal rules more
The Asian countries are focused on making money too, most of their population are doing STEM jobs which are usually high paying jobs, whereas, in the USA, you see most of the crowd trying to be famous such as TikTok, youtube, sports, etc. there is nothing wrong with wanting to be famous or rich, It is just that people get carried away with it that they need other peoples validation to stay happy, its either that or they are heavily into drugs (Sweets, cocaine, heroin, weed, alcohol )
After living in Denmark for 3 years, I unconsciously carried the concept of hyyge back to the states and I never understood why friends and family would comment on how attentive I was to “setting the scene” and making things feel so nice and cozy.
Oh please. Being cozy is an innate human trait that is the result of evolution. EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE WORLD WANTS TO BE COZY AND COMFORTABLE! Stop acting like “being cozy” is a uniquely Danish value. It’s arrogant. Stop the hubris.
There isn’t enough time or money for most Americans to have the luxury of hygge. People are going to be more concerned about their next bill, affording healthcare, making enough to meet rent before they worry about “setting the scene”. Unfortunately, living in America for a lot of people is grueling and that’s just how it is.
@@lv6570Yes. Video is correct. US is extremes of rich and poor. Haves and have nots. Govt should be FOR the people but its big brother, capitalism in his back pocket. US is very needy when u think of our extreme numbers of aimless, homeless and hopeless.
Three traits that are present: A country without racial or tribal issues or tensions. The absence of "OTHERS" to blame for negative conditions. Stable Government with electable, honest, concerned, competent leaders. A community that takes care of the elderly.
But the relation between Sweden and Finland is by sure the true brothers, we share the same history, i am a swede with finnish relatives, the similarities between theese two countries is made of Steel tbh
Trust: this could not be more true. To make a long story short, I met a Dane and he hosted me my first night in Denmark when I visited. I was complete stranger before I met him. The second time I went he did the same, but he had to leave to Jutland for the holidays, and he allowed me to stay in his home when he left for another night. No one is saying that there is no crime in Denmark, but once people trust you, they open up. I love this. Friendships feel more real.
@@PpAirO5 I was so jet lagged that I literally slept all day. We're good friends now. I also bought a computer from him, and he sent it all the way from Denmark. Overall, great person.
@@Jl777100.. Waow seriosly, you have been lucky. I mean we danes can be quite "cold" and asocial, untill we get to know people.... and then there is alcohol 😄
It depends on the individual. Not everyone will allow u to stay at their house like that. I was on a ferry from corfu to athens and i met a crying lying on the their. With my limited spanish we realized this Argentina lady missed her call time for her cruise and now was in a state of panic and stress. She had less than 50 usd and was not able to calm down enough to seek help. Once our ferry docked w took her on the bus w us to athens, put her up in our hotel (she took up the entire king size bed and the 3 of us had to literally sleep on the floor) and then took her via taxi to the Argentinean consulate. Did i know her? No. Was i able to communicate with her? Very limited communication. But would i try to help out a stranger that looks like they are oon a situation? Yes. We can say a nationality is more friendly, etc. but realistically thats not the case. Its all about the individual themselves.
The easiest way to think about the tax system here in Finland, is that it is actually an extremely cheap investment to yourself and the future of you and your loved ones. I would have never been able to get the healthcare and education I have now, if I had just made my full salary (no taxes at all) and paid for all those things by myself, or made my family pay for them. Someone close to me was diagnosed with cancer and I can't even imagine the added stress my family would feel now, if we had to not only worry about that person, but also worry about getting the money for the surgeries and medication. Scary thought.
My dads friend has some kind of skin disease where if he dosen't get sun light his skin starts growing really really fast so he gets a free vacation every year in winter and he pays only like 700 euro for the medicine because of taxes and the same medicine would cost over ten thousand dollars in america.
A very small illness can be devastating financially for Americans. I had kidney stones removed and two nights in the hospital for $25,000. Can you imagine what a real illness like cancer costs?
As an American I am very impressed to see small things like casually leaving your baby in the stroller outside of a coffee shop or while people run errands.. in America i’d absolutely terrified to do this
@@simplesimon8255 Its bad parenting because thats what you were MADE to believe. People in these countries trust eachother and there isnt any reason not to.
Very surprised that in some countries paid vacation is not a thing. Blows my mind. I'm Dutch and in most companies you can even save your '''vacaction days'', for example: one year you take 4 consecutive weeks off, then the next you take 5 mini holidays, and a next year you take 6 holidays (30 days in total or something) because you have some 'days left' from a previous year. Realizing this is a luxury makes me very greatful.
I'm American, but married a European. When I got married, I wanted my brother to come, but he really didn't have the money, so I offered to pay for his plane ticket and lodging. That's when he told me he just couldn't afford to take a week off since he didn't have paid vacation... I couldn't pay for travel plus his wages (as low as they might be for manual labor in the US!) and he was scared of being fired... so my brother has never been to Europe to see me, nor has he been on vacation because our parents never took time off either...
American work force would literally crawl,roll singing in celebration to the Whitehouse if they are afforded that much benefit or freedom in what they even call a free country
As a Canadian, I didn't complain about my work, or lack of vacation days. After 8 years of working in the same industry, I had 15 vacation days, I didn't think too much about it until I began working in Germany. Right off the bet I was given 30 vacation days, which allows me to spend more time with my family and do things with them. Do I want to go home? Definitely! But do I want to go back to 15 vacation days? Probably not. It is a lot less stressful working in a similar environment here in Europe. My Dutch director is also very casual, compare to the corporate culture in North American, I'd say it's a nice change.
Yeah In the U.S. taking 30 Day vacation makes you a Selfish and ungrateful employee according to company standards ! Luckily if we can get 2 weeks approval. Unfortunately that’s what we were condition to feel in the US.
I very excited after watching this video. I really want to visit this country in one day because i really love the culture and life style of they maintain. The most excited part in this video has this countries not taking any cost for Education and Health care and its completely free of everyone. I believe that biggest problem face in other countries are education, Healthcare and culture. After watching this video i got an insight about why the people in this country are more happier than other country and finally thank you CNBC for the wonderful video and we are very excited for more secret in Finland for the success of happiness.
Most importantly happiness is choice just as to been successful in is a choice too, People who give up in life are people who lose in life, my first experience happens to be a failure but I never gave up cause I knew it was going to work out for me trying continuously, fortunately I'm smiling today by getting involved in investment.. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to a great loss too
“Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one's surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it. I want you to listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long-run-in the long-run, I say!-success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about it” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
That’s why they are happy-they don’t ask themselves if they’re happy. While people in other countries, they keep on asking themselves if they’re happy, or what can make them happy. The people featured here are mostly from other countries that moved to Finland pr Denmark and they see the difference. The Fins and Danes don’t really “think” they’re happier because they know they are hence they don’t need to ask themselves.
These are the countries that are better than China. However if you want to be rich leave the USA and live in China they have real luxury the USA just has luxury houses surrounded by shitholes
Good to hear that Erika 😊 chosing and living in a presence is part of freedom of own mind. When chasing happiness...you people are chasing something what can't get by that that way ... Chasing is like a competiton or winning, avchiving.... But those path's always needs smth and doesen't really give you that. But ofcourse everyone has own truth and i respect everyones belives and truths as their own. If i would Chase peace , freedom, Love, carrying, happiness what ever... I wouldn't get those whit that mindsets.. that was good you be HAPPY than chace Happiness ❤👍🤗 Nicholas/ Finland
You can feel it when you go over there too. I visited Amsterdam for 2 weeks and it completely changed my life and the way I look at things. Nothing in particular happened while I was there, it's just in the atmosphere. I'm going to Finland tomorrow, and I'm so excited!
Weirdly enough, I feel kind of grateful to and for those people who have been able to build healthy societies. Not a tiniest bit envious, I swear. I'm just so deeply gratified by their capacity of living in peace and harmony with each other and themselves. God bless them.
You r a very kind person. BUT let it be known that things aren't always what they might seem. Countries with more socialism create a foundation which functions as a safety net and so on the unconscious level people are just more at ease with themselves and within themselves. WHAT I found interesting was the high rate of suicide in the 80s which they were able to lower. I have read that the suicides did not occur in the darkest months but in the months when there was lots of light. I'm very curious as to what they did to lower that rate of suicide. Judging from the alphabet you used for your name--I can only guess you're probably Russian. Since you have a lot of homogeneity in your country, I think the biggest problem 4 u is corruption & lack of trust. IF you could be allowed to attack those two things, I do think that you would have a tremendous amount happiness in your country. THE FACT that the KGB was allowed to continue in the form of people from that group maintaining positions of power throughout Russia following the fall of the Soviet Union is I believe WHAT set you up for failure and corruption and lack of trust among your people. SO you have a tremendous problem because the structure itself that was put in place has got to be removed. In America we have to create a structure that allows our increasingly heterogeneous population to coexist-- at least with an element of contentment. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH our nations & peoples.🍀🍀🍀🌿
"Boss, I'm sick." Denmark boss: "Take the week off. Get well soon." American boss: "If you don't come in you're fired." I've had so many American jobs where people would come in sick or injured because they were so afraid to miss a day. On one job a boss asked a coworker to come in sick and go see a doctor on break. And she did it, too. 😔
@@tilbagetilspillet American bosses think bad business is losing money because they have to fill in for a sick person. Even if a sick worker comes in and gets everybody sick, as long as he and everyone he got sick are doing their job (even pitifully) then that's better than nothing.
Living in Finland and Denmark seems more breathable While living in US make me feel like I have to constantly fighting the battle of life every single day.
I've been saying for a few years that I wanted to move to Denmark. I saw a video about their windmills and wanted to move there. Now everyone sees it and they are going to move there and then they won't want anyone else to move there!!!
@@emmahove2939 Oh thank you so much. I wont give up. Your country is beautiful and smart and you are blessed to be there. There is a virus going around and they shut the borders down to America. So no one is allowed to leave.
Why countries like Denmark and Finland are the happiest countries on Earth? Because people aren't sleeping on the street, crippled by debt and dying from treatable diseases they can't afford treatment for. They're educated, healthy and free.
There are people sleeping on the streets. Not many, but some. This might sound weird, but they actually do it because they want to. Not because they have to.
@@DT-bp2om You think a long life equals happiness? Denmark does not have one of the lowest life expediencies in Europe. It is in the top, though it is beaten by the other Scandinavians because danish people like to enjoy themself more with unhealthy stuff like tobacco and alcohol. We have the same life expectancy here as in finland.
@MinecraftPro15 I see lots of homeless people. Not so often I see them sleep out on the street though, but it still happens. But only in the summer. There is places they can go if they want to sleep inside, and if they want a home the government has to provide one. Some people just dont want to be part of the system.
Ikääntynyt lapsi There is no waiting lists for life saving surgeries, only small quality of life surgeries. Take your American propaganda back to states and make sure you have 500$ in your pocket, just in case you get run over on your out😉
I lived in Denmark for 3 years, and I loved there as a life experience. Definitely the quality of life is very high and people do have a very strong sense of community and well being beyond just capital. However, the consumption of antidepressants is very high among the population. I have to say that it is extremely difficult to live there as a foreigner, even if you are from another European country. They are extremely protective of their own ways, to the point that there is no place for foreigners in the work force unless you want to be underemployed for the rest of your career.
Thank you for that perspective. I was about to pose a question about foreigners living there. Shocking to read about the antidepressants issues. If it’s the “happiest” place then why are so many suffering from depression
@@AviyahAbides mostly the lack of sun, this hits people's mind and alo make them vitamin D deprived, lack of activities in winter (too cold and dark) and they are too closed in themselves. Some stuff they can change and some they can't. That is why there is a movement trying to promote a friendlier culture, something like we here have in latin america.
A documentary that makes you think... envious of Finland and Denmark, happy as well for them! I am from India where according to me everything's been going wrong since the independence from the Brits and may be before that. We have a glorious and rich past that's why we became a colony. But today happiness in our country is only defined by how much MONEY you have and that leads to destruction of all values in our society. From our PM to me everyone is unhappy, selfish, uncivil, in a race... let my country awake!
It will not brother and also I dont have that much stamina and self discipline to even make everyone understand this, thats the reason the only best option I think is get the education yr parents are providing and find yourself a better place in this chaos or leave the country
No no brother you are totally wrong.. dont ever think that everyone here is unhappy like you... If you are not prepared to be peaceful from within nothing can make you ever happy.. Change the way you live and the way you think... I am sure India is a far more better place to live than many other countries in the world.
Agreed this is apparently very sad & consumerism is consuming our society. I understand people have not been well off in the past as our income were very low but now at least things are getting better but corruption is huge in our society which creates economic disaster
The EVIL side of those Nordic countries are, as most people on this world don't know yet, the system(Social workers, police, special court, "volunteers", etc) will kidnap your children, and deny your right of custody, by any excuse like, the child says he/she is not happy within family, or they suspect you abuse the child by any imagination. Then they simply take your child away from you and you will never see him/her again, scaring? that is what those caring socialists are doing, and they claims "children never lie" as their credo. Mainstream are not allowed to talk about this, victim parents are labeled and suffer for their whole life, if no miracle happens. Fortunately some wise people notice this, check it out with this movie, it is really happening, ua-cam.com/video/nDE6xeO7UgU/v-deo.html It happens all the time in those Nordic countries, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark. WHY? besides of "Virgin Mary" psychology, there is MONEY! a lot of money, Children are taken away to some place where caring step mother and father will take over custody rights and start to enjoy the generous social benefits for family with children, and such children will be circulated as a token in a small circle which is carefully under covered by special law, in the name of protecting children and their new family. The law is good, BUT it has holes and is being abused, systematically. sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lag_med_särskilda_bestämmelser_om_vård_av_unga
@@neotiaotiao5787 thats bs. I live there and child services are annoying but, if there is abuse the child will be taken away and the parent needs go to therapy of some sort. And when the child is ready it can slowly build its relationship with the parent. And move when ready, ik cuz i have 4 friends here in iceland that have gone threw this. But some times ofc mistakes happen. But they dont steal the children.
@@neotiaotiao5787 oh my what a trollt aht you are, I live in Sweden, Social service is strict yes. But they don't kidnap your kids,, I have two kids, one of them had a troubled youth, well now shes really fine and well educated, etc. So social service came to us. They never talked about taking them away and so on. If they take kids away it's for a good reason, alcoholic parents, drug abuse, violence.
of course, they have the basics covered (housing, medical support, good employment, good education) and eventually good work-life balance. in the USA the emphasise too much on the money.
@Brian Where can you live comfortably for 70k? Depends on the state. Healthcare will still wipe you out so the health insurance is more important than the salary.
@Brian That's because the average American doesn't know how to manage their money. Someone with 70k a year can have 60k in credit card and school loan debt. "Honey, I got a raise! Now we can finance a new car!"
@@rsync9490 you answered your own question with depends on the state. Also healthcare in America is expensive, but it's still the best. We contribute about 70% of the world's healthcare research and our healthcare is on demand. To be honest, healthcare costs was very solid for the middle class until Obamacare fked it up. The extremely poor had Medicaid and MediCal for low prices, sometimes free. The problem with our system is that everyone wants to make it mandatory and universal. If you treat healthcare as a good, which is should be because doctors need to get paid, healthcare costs go down.
@@xJinRaGna Nah there were still thousands, maybe millions in the middle (Make too much for Medicaid, some states removing people from the rolls, coverage being awful, expensive or prohibitive for people with preexisting conditions, etc). Obamacare( heritagecare the proposal came from a right wing think tank) was a half measure that didn't actually fix anything about the cost but made sure everyone could be covered. They also had a draconian fee if you refused to sign up for health insurance which was really horrible. People were going bankrupt long before the aca though. Not having stable healthcare just ruins it. The whining about education I disagree with though. Many can go to community college and a inexpensive state school but want 'prestige'. You can also go to foreign universities. The college I went to only cost 3000 a semester. So 'free college' shouldn't really be a thing.
Honestly this is a shock to me living in Sweden. I can not name one single person I know who would relate to this, everyone I talk to here are unhappy, unsatisfied and depressed
I think cycling is a big factor - actually seeing people's faces and smiling at them without being behind a windshield makes things feel like a community. Also makes everything very accessible and just generally more pleasant. Cycling is the most accessible in all the countries that are most happy.
Absolutely plus the other benefits of cycling that contributes to well being and happiness is exercise, being outside, getting vitamin D from the sun as well as sunlight exposure at dawn and dusk sets your body's clock and helps prevent anxiety and depression. If you are behind a windshield you need 50 times more exposure to get the benefit.
I had the privilege of going to Oslo and Copenhagen in August of 90' as a teenager. It was a part of a Euro rail trip that included other European cities. It was the best two weeks of my life. I would do anything to go back. Thanks.
@@An-dj7of I was joking. I meant they were jealous of us in the US having all that excitement. Fear of missing out. Maybe envy is more correct if you wish to be pedantic about it, but the comment section is not a doctoral defense. I am sure it is your pet peeve though, so fair enough. ;)
in my city Fort Wayne Indiana in the last couple weeks they've started knocking on doors and shooting whoever answers. So far an 8 year old boy and a 13 year old boy have been shot.
It's Sauna time! Having lived there in the 80's and been married to a Finn, I can share the people are very friendly and enjoy nature daily. Beautiful, healthy living.
In Denmark you get 5 weeks (puclic workers get 6 weeks). You are entitled to 3 combined weeks during the summer. We also have a lot of public holidays. Take easter. Thursday, friday (good friday), sunday and monday are puclic holidays (the stores are closed). So people can use three vacation days (monday, Tuesday and wednesday) and get 8 days off during easter if they don't work on weekends
In Italy 15 years ago we had the "American dream", now our dream is to move forever to the north Europe like Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark because the society there it's really work, the main problem is the language
@@hamza9540 you do understand that compared to most countries of the world, Nordic countries are pretty great? To many people, Denmark is a paradise. Of course any country could do better and nobody is above international contracts and law, but saying that Nordic countries are overrated because there are problems, is a bit childish.
@@TuomariMuller Hmmm. Go to Nørrebro or Vestegnen, those places are really not "good" places Imo. Alot of crime, drug dealers etc. Places like that are in the US too. I'm just saying, before people start to overreact and overrate, they should do more reserch.
The Nordic countries are societies. America is a business.
more like communities
but then americans call it communism
I chose America over nordic.
Peter es same, because if the government attacks us, we can fight back. But if they get oppressed, they can only throw bottles and smoke grenades.
@@BennettParsons1 lol not true. lot of people in Finland own guns.
Not having to worry about healthcare and education takes away majority of burden for most people.
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It doesn’t. The video actually talks about that saying that less diverse societies are less happy. I guess you haven’t watched the video actually
And not constantly assumed to be a racist or white supremacist would be a total plus too
But high taxes and high cost of living is
@@Rommie26 High taxes because everything is already paid for.
Precious Studios nah it’s terrible
You get stuck paying taxes your whole life
Once you’re done paying for college, you’re done
And this is one of many reason why more Western Europeans move to the U.S than vice versa
Speaking as a Finn, I repeat what the people in the video said. We aren't "happy" in the way that everything is always flowers and sunshine, actually we can be a bit gloomy and stoic in our attitudes. But I think it's more... Contentment with what you have. It's achievable to have a home, family, food, space and nature around you. And ultimately those are the things that we, as a species, have evolved to thrive with. Money and stuff aren't basic human needs, social connections, education, safety and health are.
Very well said.
That's a great way to live.
that's all i want :(
Do the Nordic countries have more marriage, less divorce? Do they have a lot of single mothers or are most children born to a couple? Do a lot of people stay near family & friends or do they often move far away for work?
This comment just basically sums up this video. Thank you ☺️ very true!!
No super rich and no super poor. No corruption and a general trust in government. Social support and security. Perfect formula for a happy society! Beautiful ❣
According to those standards, we in Estonia should be in extacy (as compared to just "happy"). We have 3 years!!!! (not a few months) on Payed parental leave (mom and dad divide it among themselves as they wish). Our giving birth and staying in hospital for as long as needed is COMPLETELY free and very high quality, and includes food and stuff (compared to the 300 dollars the Finnish mother here talks of as "almost for free" (300 euros is almost for free for Finns? seriously? 300 euros for 3 days is the cost of a five star hotel, this is not "for free" by any means). Besides, most European countries have free education and health care. Still, Estonians are not happy. Our entire culture is about being miserable, starting with the way we are on a daily bases, ending with things like poetry, constantly giving this really depressed view of everything, including our nature (which, by the way, is beautiful). We are so ridiculously proud of being miserable and depressed and gloomy and rude to each other. Although life in Estonia is really good. We rank very highly in all sorts of freedom etc. Why then are we so incapable of being happy and content? We have all those things that are talked about here, as the bases of measuring happiness.
And I forgot to say that for those 3 years of parental leave you keep your job and your salary. If you are unemployed at the time of the birth, or a student, you get a state appointed amount anyway for the 3 years. If you have, say 3 kids one after another, you will have up to 9 years in a row, or divided, or whatever. So people can spend half their lives on payed parental leave if they have many enough kids.
The reason for this is that we realized t a certain point we need people to have kids otherwise we will die out. We still have a negative birth rate. The average family has 1,4 kids. And we are a nation of 1,3 million. So we need to make having kids as easy and prosperous as possible and as medically safe as humanly possible. So our pregnancy monitoring and medical care while giving birth and healthcare for kids and moms after birth is our medical priority, and is among the best in the world. A few years ago Estonia ranked 6th in the world for the mother-baby index (which measures everything about how easy and safe it is for both women to have kids and for kids to have a life, in every aspect of life). In the same ranking, Finland, of course, again, ranked first in the world.
Not entirely: in Nordic countries it's easy to fulfill basic Maslov's needs (survival - e.g. food, medicine, security - home, education, low corruption), but the higher needs not necessarily. For example if your life goal is to do business, and you don't have a filthy-rich family, those countries are one of the worst (enormous taxes, low financing opportunities).
then why the nordics have high suicide rates?
Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system.
Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
@user-zy1vp2sw9c Well, basically your country has lots of Russian population which people generally angry, especially when they are drunk. Your income level doesn't close to those countries. Your population is so low, and decrease day by day, which cause economy badly. On the other hand, still your ranking is 31 according to those indexes. Parental leave makes different but it is not everything to make you cheer. Sunny days are super low as well.
I'm a (called Grab) driver. I met a passenger from Finland. Really friendly and nice to talk to. He asked me to stop at the Mcdonald because he's hungry and wants to buy a burger to eat. When he came back, he bought another burger and drink... for me! Wonderful people.
That's so kind of him. (:
& that's so kind of you, to appreciate him here. (:
As that shows how foreigners seem to understand the kmportantance of generic than US people
European are the mostly friendly peoples in the world
@@ninalee637 not really
Very simple, they have a government working for the people instead of corporations.
As was stated in the video, it is in the people's mindsets that if you're working too hard and eagerly to make money then there is something wrong (or at least off) with you. It isn't surprising that places where money is so closely linked to how people perceive you, from HK to the US, that there is such a big gap between the wealthy and the poor. That in turn creates mistrust and divides the society since you have to either favor one group or the other. Although these 2 countries are fairly homogenous ethnically there is no correlation. HK is homogenous, the US is not, and they share that same problem.
@philip Trevor I'm
Is that why they are trying to come to to america and almost no one wants to move there
@NotLife River Congo is very homogenous as well.......
The dems and fins have brainwashed their citizens to depend on their government for everything
The "formula" is wanting less, consuming less, and changing your priorities. Make people a priority, not things.
Yup! Canada take note!
And in case of Denmark also to violate the religious freedom of muslims
the formula is wanting more, making more and consuming more but wasting less.
Well said 👍
Socialist BS.. no challenge.. less stress.. no sun .. everyone drinks alot
I'm Finnish and one thing that I find very important is that I try to be happy about the things I have, and not be sad about the things I don't have. Because a fact of life is that you can't have everything, no matter what you do. Learn to appreciate what you have in your life, don't worry about the things you didn't manage to get.
❤ your comment.
This is so true - I can hear my Mother saying "Oh well, you can't have everything!"
But nobody can really be happy if they're missing something essential. What is essential might vary by the person. To know what is essential, you have to ask from people that are unhappy. Otherwise you end up getting a hypothesis which is biased. See "survivorship bias" for more information.
@@McSlobo HI. I understand what yoir saying fully., because I didn't have have guidance or love at an age I really needed it, wich means I didn't have anyone to tell me that I could be happy regardless!!! At some point when a person realizes that they are not their circumstances, and who they really are, then they don't depend on things from outside to he happy. But if your talking about essential needs like food, shelter , so forth then maybe you can't be happy but if one if able to At least be grateful for what they DO have it keeps one in a better state to obtain the things missings. Ultimately though happiness really does come from inside. Ot I should say peace. Peace is always present if stop thinking we need more. 🙂💞💨
I'm in the US wait you can't have everything? wtf
Three elements of happiness: Someone to love, Something to do and Something to look forward to.
so so so so true.
Couldn't have said it better
This is very nice. Is it your own words?
@millertas alright alright alright
Only 1 - 😊Free Mind
As a European it‘s so weird to know that things we take here for granted don‘t exist in the US at all.
Please don't take them for granted! Be happy your government sees you as citizens, not customers!
For example taking shoes off indoors
US is the better country in the World, if you never travel abroad
@@luisvasconcelos1053 I've travel abroad. Better country in the world? For Hollywood movies, musics, and military i agree, but other sectors... No
@@Matthew-fj6eu He means that only Americans who have never been outside of America think the US is the best country in the world. Obviously relative to western European countries it's a failed state
I have been living in Finland for a few years and I can say that things simply work here. The government gives you money to take care of your own babies, commutes are on time, schools are free, people are honest, almost everywhere is safe (kids going out by themselves a lot), there is such a thing as study leave in which government pays you money if you go back to school (the amount is equal to your previous salary), you never feel the difference in social classes - doesn't matter how rich the other people, they behave no differently than you, etc. It can get boring at times but really it's a place worth living
If I may ask, where are you from originally? Was it hard to relocate to Finland? Were you accepted into their society with little trouble? I have so many questions.
@@mrbobbilly Do you live in Finland as well?
Thank god our politicians ruined that by letting the entire refugee population in
@@AprilGabrielle I'm originally from Vietnam and been studying here since 2016 when schools were still free. Now you'd have to pay for tuition if you are not from the EU. It wasn't hard for me at least to relocate here. I adapted quite fast and had lots of time for myself as well. White people still dominate the population, only about 5% are foreigners. But I personally never felt discriminated, I guess its up to how you feel and behave as well.
@@holmes3730 my man im vietnamese too
To be more happier you need:
1. More often walking outside
2. Communicate with people
3. Do something meaningfully
♥️
Making great money doesn't hurt either. As they saying goes, money won't make you happy but it surely makes you less unhappy ;)))
1. Violence, bullying, social issues
2. Bullying occurs at all ages, you may not have the money to be socially accepted, all affects your social confidence
3. Sure, but if you don't have money, all of these are negatively affected
You really can't just TELL someone to BE happy.
Kid born in extreme poverty, very common here in America, may have small moments of happiness within a lifetime of stress. I've lived a very stressful life, there's only one thing that has motivated me to keep going forward, you may not think it's meaningful, or you may even think it's not something to be happy or focused on. I'm not there yet, and if I make it, I'll only have a few years to enjoy it.
You can't tell someone to just be happy.
Just an opposing view, which is important because people don't often understand what others may go through... As those who are unfortunate don't often get to explain their pov, due to the majority not having the ability to show empathy towards the unfortunate.
Not that we deserve anyone's empathy, no one deserve anything.
Please invite me, im lived in depresed country help me my man
@@5thElement0560 Very common?? Not from government statistics - most children in the USA are NOT born into poverty. Statistics say 14.6% in 2022. To lessen the chance be sure you are married & have a career before starting your family. ✌🏽😎🇺🇸
Scandinavian Countries: Let's use Tax Money to help our taxpayers
USA: Let's use Tax money to help corporations and use up our weapons
David Park best comment on here
Bernie 2020
Venezuela: lets do what the scandinavian countries are doing but get rid of what USA is doing
Okay.. so what happens when they get invaded by other countries?? The look to the west to save them.. must be nice to have that kind of privilege.
@@cristianortega5850 Who's gonna invade America? El Salvador?
Denmark has citizens the US has customers. Everything in the US is treated as a transaction
edit: Just wanted to link this 5 part series on Neoliberalism that explains how we got here
That's because capitalism is the god of America.
bits of wisdom as an American myself I sadly agree.. we are not a country, we are a corporation.
People in the US work harder than pretty much every other country (except some in asia) - shifting to a socialist-minded society, where people don’t work as hard yet pay more of their wage to the government would take many years of consistent societal adjustment and tons of legislative change...almost to the point where it’s not even feasible
Micky OSully I agree.. Americans or at least most... are just blindly ignorant.
This is all within grasp in America, just by voting for Bernie Sanders!
I'm Danish and I kid you not. I often just think how nice it is here in Denmark and how happy I am. The thought that even if I become chronically ill and lose my job the rest of the citizens will cover for me so I can have a respectful life makes me not worry about the future - and I'm happy to do the same for others.
Said the bot.. DK suxs..
@@nichlashansen8268
Why do you think DK sucks?
This makes my heart warm ☺️
@@nichlashansen8268 sounds like you are happy person!
IIAndersII - For me as well. We live in a country where there is room to breathe and enjoy life as we see fit. I’m proud to be danish! 🇩🇰☺️
As a 19 years old girl from Myanmar, where the military coup happened in 2021 and all the human rights are being rubbed until now, the luck you guys have seems to be so invaluable. Even when the things are out of our control here, I still wish we could rebuild our country from the scratch with good people and good system when the evils actually have received their Karmas.
i wish your country the best :( it's been terrible to see it previously be ripped apart by decades of civil conflict, only for things to then be made worse by the coup... i wish our countries would do more to support you all.
Grow love and happiness happens.
I'm also from Myanmar. I do hope everything is getting normal and better. When we rebuild our country , let's be a part of it. I'm really looking forward to it.
So basically how a country operates when the politicians are not extremely corrupted.
Wait there’s politicians there?
Americans who come live in Scandinavia leave your Blake Lively Bimbo manner of speaking in the gutters of North Dakota, Maine, Ohio or wherever is it that you escape from.
Happy by looted the natural resources of Iraq, lybia, Algerian, afghanistan, Syria, viatnam 🙄🙄🙄
sanaullah alom yeah like America doesn’t do that tenfold
sanaullah alom k bye
As a Finn when you travel you really see how good we have it here.
0Flow0 - I’m sold. Now how do I get in?
@@Jared__Bowden buy an umbrela.
You don't have multiculturalism...
That's why you get along so well.
Take Millions of immigrant's that will change real Quick. Belgium used to be Happy
That’s nice to hear
Nordic countries are my no. 1 travel destinations.
Here In Denmark we find it so funny and amusing that Americans actually think they are the best country in the world
The rest of the world find it funny
Depends who you ask. Ask someone like Bezos and it's a slave labor heaven that no other country can offer.
There are plenty of Americans who agree with you.
We do??
until one day Hitler or Putin knock on your door
I believe that the culture in these countries have a big part in people's happiness there. The fact that you're taught to have work-life balance, making sauna a "sacred" place to not be angry, having a "cozy corner" and "summer house". It's like the culture there teaches people ways they can make their stressful life a little less stressful.
I agree. Culture plays a massive role
Exactly. Also the freedoms that these people have as a society. Societies that grant greater levels of personal and legal freedoms should be guaranteed to be happier than societies that don't.
Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system.
Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
It seems that their system enables them getting the pyramid of needs and they are so far homogeneous which makes them not to feel taken advantage of. They are not struggling with transportation, education, housing, and Healthcare!
THIS IS WHAT TAX MONEY IS SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR; TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE QUALITY BASIC SERVICES YOU NEED. IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR WAR, OPPRESSION (DOMESTICALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY), OR ANY OTHER FORM OF DESTRUCTION.
Usa uses it on our old people mostly (medicare & social security)
Us also uses it most on our military lol and war...
Only to a point. Our problem is not our military spending. Which in the US is priority. Not so much Finland or Denmark. The problem is our politicians are thieves. On every level.
We don't actually have a different system then the United States, we just aren't corrupt. We use the tax revenue to build a better country instead of paying for an oversized military
Erik Torbjørn Bjørnsson You also don’t “Need” an “oversized” military we do. But if our military could take out all of our corrupt politicians , especially here in Illinois......We’d be in great shape !🙅🏻♂️
Goes to war for trillions: Silence
Suggests healthcare is a human right: HOW YOU GONNA PAY FOR IT?!?!?
world clique get over yourself, Adolf
@Urlas Hedout because of what.. because Trump wants them to sell Greenland to exploit it and trash it... All the people in the world are behind Denmark!
@@WorldCliqueMusique Greedy Invaders you mean the Europeans colonizers when they arrived to the Americas?
So true!
@@mrhollywood1589 don't say European and yes. the colonizers who went to the Americas. Germany did not explore any country. Sorry my english. Im from germany
As a Swede Id like to add a few thoughts here: Trust is the currency that societies run on. If people don't feel safe and view most other people as a potential threat to their well being rather than someone to work together with, then you can't build mutual cooperation. It leads to a downward spiral where everyone thinks more and more about fear, and fear warps people's social development.
Kids that can grow up without that mentality are free to expand their minds and pursue their interests, rather than trying to one up the other kids at school.
Why would it matter if someone else is better at something than you? Richer than you? etc. What matters is if *you* are good enough that you feel you can take pride in your work or social contribution.
Personally, I think the world really romanticizes what it's like to live in Nordic countries. In general, I'd rather be European than American. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows, it comes at a cost. Denmark is literally the second most taxed country in the world, and you can feel that too. Because we are seen as a endless supply of happiness, it also makes the ones not so happy, or downright depressed feel guilty about it. Which is very wrong.
I think you nailed it. I live in France, a very wealthy country, but most people here are unhappy because they can't trust those who have power. Small power (like a car mechanic), or big power (like the CEO of the electric company); as soon as someone has some power, he tries to screw his fellow citizen.
@gjaddajg cringe lol
philip Trevor there have been a lot of studies done on this issue. And the overwhelming conclusion is that after correcting for variables like socioeconomic status and wealth, the race variable (for better or worse) disappears. We can conclude a few things here. The problem isn’t so much race discrimination as it is social advantage. And nothing special about being white, it’s the advantage that income provides like better education etc. The popular book Freakonomics of 2004 touches on this. Turns out abortion had a much greater influence on crime than any gun control or innovative policing strategy had in the dramatic drop in violent crime of the 90s that persists to this day.
american here living in rio brazil....the poor here are always happy!! ...someone explain that? !.....and it is one of the most untrust worthy places in the world ..haha
Imagine a society without extreme wealth or poverty, free from corruption, with a trustworthy government, and robust social support systems. It's the perfect recipe for a happy and beautiful society!
It's easy with a small and homogeneous population
I had a swedish Boss. He used to ask us to leave the office at the end of agreed working hours. Nordics believe in life balance.
Not every Swede is like that lol
Do you guys work AFTER agreed working hours? That's crazy
Nordic believe in alcohol!
Nordics do not have a work life balance, many norics are having a bad reputation for being lazy in Asia, and many nordics do not speak good Englishl As a result, many do not find employment easily, because their education system has not trained them to unerstand the rising east and their language, while their reputation does not gain them easy paths to international jobs unlike the Brits. It's easy to judge and believe what you see on the outside from the internet. I have lived in Finland for ten years, and i do not agree with 99% of what the reporter is saying.
Awesome!! Can you explain how we can incorporate these things in America without becoming a totally socialist country? Just curious. I am a conservative willing to learn. Thanks!
In contrast to Finland, I feel like here in the US, there's a greater sense of competition. There's so much division on a lot of things here which breeds hostility. It's all about climbing to the top at the cost of other people's welfare. You're either a winner or a loser...
I know it sucks 😂
I hate that everything here is a label. I could be a certain race, gender, age, sexuality, and it's taken into consideration. You can't just be any other person.
@@menschlicherroboter6791 The mighty US of A is still so backward in so many ways and yet the Americans think they're superior compared to other countries.
The thing about the US it is very large. Like literally you could split the US into multiple countries. Even before US was a country their territories was colonized by multiple countries. Also the US is very diverse in culture even if people don't notice it and with mutilple cultures even just American cultures alone is different depending which state or region you are from.
Finland and Denmark are both very small countries and also very homogeneous compare to the US. Usually a country with common cultural beliefs tend to be more happy than a country with too much diversity of culture and too much difference in beliefs and ideologies. Even US politics alone is very divisive and doesn't encourage unity. It's so black and white. Or should I say red and blue. People instead of looking into useful policies many people vote based on tribisms and who belongs to which party even if their leader of their party is against their beliefs and morality. This is why US is pretty messed up and a lot of laws and policies doesn't make much sense or help the people in the US. US is pretty divisive and it's constantly encouraged separatism. No matter which party say what they all encourage division. The US politics has to make the other party the enemy even if they are from the same country for the sake of power.
Capitalism
I feel happier just by watching this video.
Same!
😌
Me too, I cried 😭
I'm sure there is something to feeling more happy when you see humans smiling.
Me too
I grew up in Mexico City , I always found jobs that were walking distance . I used to see people wasting their lives 3-4 hours daily in the traffic. I never wanted that life for me . I then moved to Canada and although I am happy here, after visiting Iceland it was an eye opener. Canada has it good but nothing can compare to the Nordic countries. People really live there. People only worry to have enough money. There’s not a competition like there’s in North America where people compare to others all the time. I hope I can get the experience to live in a Nordic country one day . “Boring life” is ideal for my lifestyle. I don’t care about earning that much, I just wanna work Monday to Friday; finish early and having enough time to enjoy my life; my friends, my family, my time ❤
Para mim ter uma vida básica também é suficiente. Poder trabalhar em qualquer profissão e mesmo assim poder ter uma casa, poder ir ao mercado, mais horas livres para poder investir em algum hobby e poder viajar nas férias. Isso para mim é riqueza. Aqui no Brasil o que as pessoas querem é dinheiro pq é a única maneira de poder viajar, ter boa educação e comer bem.
Yes
People are happier when they are generous and they feel that the Society that
they are living in is a generous society. Golden words!
masha'allah brother indeed true happiness can be achieved only with allah, allah loves your mother lol
@@удивительный-б8х Indeed brother.
protestant denmark is the best country in the world the best state in the planet the happiest place on earth wich denmark loves muslim and speaks arabic as her second language not english as like her protestant neghbor countries and denmark gives the best salaries
@@удивительный-б8х Your religion is the reason Denmark is going to be a bad place like many middle eastern countries. So no, you don’t need god, since god is a social construct to control the dumb people in society and to keep people scared from achieving that which mankind was meant to achieve.
@@ducknwater3016 my comment was supposed to be satirical ,but unfortunately some people bought it xd i'm not a muslim btw .
I am happy to pay taxes (I live in Finland). Here (my) money goes where it should go cause of no corruption, or at least not much. We have safety net if we fall, and we are happy to help others if they do. I just love my country
Can we be friends?
@@osamedennadi6309 Of cause Osamede Nnadi
@@TuijaKartaslammi great! Kindly send your e-mail. Mine is lisaimafidon@yahoo.com. Thanks
Osamede Nnadi Be friends until death, goodluck✌🏻
@@osamedennadi6309 I sent request to a instagram account. If it is you, just accept.
I wouldn't move to the US even if someone offered me a job with huge earning possibilities. That's because I want to live in a society that's pleasant for not just for me, but to all others too, or at least to the absolute most of the people. I don't want to walk in the streets and see wretched homeless people everywhere.
Yes because your culture is different it’s good for you.Happiness first mate.
Why do you wanna live in the metropolitan area? That’s like me saying I wanna move to your homeland, go to a metropolitan area and don’t find homeless, It’s IMPOSSIBLE. Go to other states in the middle.
US is not just made of big cities, we don’t live in the United States of New york- California.
There are many, many little towns too, where people live happily, less government regulations, good community and peaceful environment .
Come where I live in Colorado. You’ll love it.
@@cardcode8345 that is True that us is not made of big cities and that there are some happy little towns but still they dont have free healthcare or free schools so I would never move from finland to the us
@@cardcode8345 and the taxes are not even that bad I mean why would finland be the happiset country
@@cardcode8345 im sorry if I went too far with the last one but I guess you are right
A long time ago this country had potential and immigration from Europe was high, but that was then. U.S.A. and Finland were tied in education in 1960. today, Finland is #1 and U.S.A. is getting closer to the bottom. our priorities are all wrong and the corporations do not want to make things better because it is them who are running the U.S.A. it's like George Carlin said "forget about the politicians, I'm talking about the REAL OWNERS" check out his speech right here on youtube if you get a chance. he definitely was aware of a lot of things. I don't blame Europeans for not wanting to move here. I have talked to Europeans that visited here and some who came on work visas only to leave in disgust.
Oh guys, it's so great to read these comments from all over the world! Marvelous! As if the whole world sat down for negotiations about happiness! I was born in Kazakhstan, I lived most of my life in Russia, now I live in the Emirates. And I traveled a lot. And looking at different cultures and countries. I can say that happiness and contentment with life is a skill. Even in beautiful Norway people are on antidepressants, sometimes in less prosperous countries you get smiles. We must learn to be happy. Love your countries! You are all wonderful! Yes, corruption, discrimination, it worries us all, but leave more time for your family and joy in small things and everything will be better! 😊 I believe that in spite of everything, the well-being of people in the world is slowly increasing.
What country raised such a beautiful thinker?
Wow I want to try some of whatever you're on!
@@qgaynor9865 Good luck! ☺️
@@sleepnomore6065 i think all of them. All countries have something beautiful ✨
"Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires." - John Steinbeck
Tech Cafe nordic countries dont have socialism
@@MoyaBrennan6825 Eaxctly. You can call it Social Democracy. Mixed Economy. Very much based on capitalism. Actually the Denmark is one of the countries where it is the easiest to start a new business.
Don't Care so if I get this right we’ll say we want what they have but then it’s called socialism? :/
Scandinavian countries are Constitutional Monarchies.
@@YanPagh Finland is not a monarchy.
As a Dane living in the USA I think the happiness could be translated to "tryghed" Danish word for safety. Healthcare and education is the primary factors in that. People here live with a fear of getting sick. Do you have enough savings if you get sick? You don't just have to worry about getting well again, you also have worry about money. People are making fundraisers for their friends. Moms are asking other moms in Facebooks groups to try to diagnose their kids rashes/fever/ etc. before investing in a trip to the doctor. Healthcare is too expensive when its a business. My mom in Denmark got cancer and I feel comforted that she is well taken care of, she is now cancer free. I don't feel safe growing old here. Then Americans also have to save up for their kids education. So your life becomes all about getting as much money as you can so you can feel safe.
The minimum wage here is way too low and it creates too much inequality. Education lifts the whole society and should be free. Ignorance is dangerous.
@Ryan Robichaud in the USA they CAN refuse you long term care. While they have to treat you in an Emergency Room setting there is no guarantee of follow up care. I say this as a nurse and as someone who has MS. Healthcare in the USA sucks.
Well, you should go back to Denmark. I know an American girl who studies in Denmark and she brags about how she doesn't want to go back
Studies now show that over 65% of Americans are concerned they won't be able to afford healthcare. You would think that as vocal as Americans are, they'd all be marching in the streets demanding a healthcare system overhaul instead of fighting each other over masks. There's very little that America has done in the past couple of years that makes any sense to most of the rest of the world.
At least higher education isn't as bad as many people think though, simply because of the great community colleges that the US has. Someone can learn a life-long trade that will be relevant in any country (from construction to electrical to IT) and only spend 2 years learning it and becoming licensed. And they will have almost no debt when leaving the school because of the available programs. The community college in my family's area actually pays for students and they don't have to pay it back. Companies also pay for students if they agree to work for them after they graduate for a year or two. The school and companies also partner up to host accelerated programs that teach students what they need to know for industries like biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, and so on., and then offers interviews and employment opportunities. They have a program that's a combination of job shadowing and internship - there's A LOT of help for any students who can then go on and do contract work/work for themselves/start a business/pay for their continued education...but you don't really hear about it bc the Uni life is pushed *so* hard. And the Uni massive debt is almost like a right of passage to place on the shoulders of students.
"I think the happiness could be translated to "tryghed" Danish word for safety."
Precisely. It isn't *happiness* but rather the comfort a sheep feels in the safety of its herd. But that isn't for everyone; perfectly safe, eating grass, waiting to die.
Yeah, the fact that education is not free or at least is lowered in price, blows my mind.
I am from Eastern Europe and had a chance to study in Finland for almost a year. It was one of the best experiences in my whole life. Whenever you have any questions or problems, they can be solved in several hours. Everybody carries out their job duties at a high level. And Finnish people are cool in general.
I'm dying here in india I'm very depressed
@@komandurunarayana4472 I heard Covid19-deceased were being burned on the street. Check Finnish Covid19 statistics. What if you moved out of there?
Watching this adds to my happiness...wish I could visit Finn in the future . Nice content...love this.
PERFECT "Community for the commmon good" I like that, it makes me happierr when you are happpy
This is what happens when a nation invests its time to serving their own people rather than trying to bring “democracy” to other countries.
@FONT VELLA What? The U.S. Is orders of magnitude more ruthless towards 'cheap workers' than anywhere in scandinavia.
FONT VELLA does it mean the people love their life and is satisfied with their work then who cares?
I wish you knew what democracy is 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
The US, with 50 states, is ranked 14th in that list. There are regions with a similar populations where people are "happier" than the ones in these countries. I think the happiness ranking is ridiculous itself, however. People value happiness differently.
h happiness certainly isn’t America’s best stuff
When you are half a million in student debt, it isn't hard to understand why countries with free college are happier.
It's still not free, everyone pays for each person's college through taxes. US taxes tends to go to the military
Subsidised, not free.
@@gaaraio2771 and the prison industrial complex and farm subsidies and oil subsidies and...
@@georgeinjapan6583 didn't know that
they have loads to perform well in QS rank
expensive, high reputation, rich lads all over the world,
bursting common people
It blows my mind that there are places in the world where education is free and giving birth doesn't cost the world and the experience in the hospital is wonderful. Here in South Africa, schooling is so expensive that most people just drop out. Mothers are often treated badly in maternity wards as well (so badly that we have a term for it - obstetric violence). I hope these people realize what they have.
I can’t understand the thinking behind governments charging for education and healthcare at the point of delivery.
My wife and I gave birth in the university hospital of our home town. We first met our liaison midwife with whom we discussed our care preferences, birth method, use of anaesthesia, etc. her sole responsibility was to communicate our preferences to her colleagues to ensure we received respectful and compassionate care. Standards of clinical expertise were determined by the hospital. We showered and changed into our birthing gowns. We requested a shared birthing suite, which was no problem. My little one was eager to meet the world and shot out in about 4 minutes, leaving me little time to get settled. Sister midwife joked it was a good job she was goalkeeper in the hospital football team and had a safe pair of hands. My wife’s charge was a little more patient and took another 13 minutes. Naturally, we were offered lunch but,I own restaurants in town and after some 40 weeks of abstinence we were dying to enjoy a few glasses of wine with our lunch. My parents collected us after we called them. Another shower and back into our day clothes. It was a lovely experience and , of course, money was never mentioned.
It seems to me in places where there is a long history of wide-spread racism is also where there is a big disparity of education and medical Treatment.
@@DanaC-ne7bc you are absolutely correct in my experience
@@DanaC-ne7bc the people in power in South Africa are the blk natives of SA
The same in Brazil. For me, the main problem is corruption in the society and government. It is impossible to have a great country if corruption is everywhere.
❤ the “go first” tip. Be the first to smile and greet a person. Too many times people frown and ignore other people. Maybe remove those earbuds and say hello to a person next to you. Technology tends to prevent social contact and happiness.
I agree that people need to take the initiative here if we expect any change.
I had a man this morning passing me on a walking path, while I walked my dog. He didn’t look up at me until I said, ”Happy New Year”. He looked up briefly and muttered Happy New Year back to me. Maybe that made him say something nice to the next person he passed. 🤷🏻♀️
Funnily enough when we were in Finland a few years ago, people never smiled. Even when 1 smiles at them, it is so difficult for them to break into a smile. I thought it was so automatic, I guess not.
In Vietnam, people with much less, people smiled so much more, they aren't as rich as the Finnish but they are happier in my opinion.
I would sacrifice 5-8 years of my life just to live somewhere this nice, having all the opportunity in the world and not needing to care about crimes, healthcare or anything like that. What a dream
Europe and Nordic countries are the thing today
Well it has very high taxes. This is what pays for the “free” stuff, no country is perfect
@@feister2869 Canada too
@@Kokangalang did you even watch the video?
@@georgeos2000 yes although American healthcare is more expensive I can say
In America, if they gave new parents that baby box upon birth the hospital would be like “oh sorry, that box isn’t in-network, here’s a bill for $5495.78.”
U nailed it!
the averga bill for childbirth in americ is like $10,800
That so true. How much with only the blanket and no box?
@MinecraftPro15 basically, it's a American private health insurance thing where certain insurances cover (or are in partnership with) certain hospitals/services (called networks) and do not cover others. For example, If your insurance covers hospitals A, B, and C but you go to hospital D because it's the closest to your house or something, the hospital cannot accept your insurance and you will pay prices as if you didn't have insurance. This also applies to emergency situations where you might be taken in an ambulance to a hospital because you need surgery right away. If the ambulance takes you to hospital D, the nurse (or other staff) will tell your guardian that this hospital is out of network and will warn them about how expensive it will get and/or will suggest they drive you to an in-network hospital (mind you, you need this surgery right away and the closest in-network hospital could be hours away lol)
@@isabellapetch5107 What???
As someone living in Finland, one
thing that I appreciate the most is safety.
haha, yep, especially with all the refugess that came in)) give me a break
R O VV A N D E R S Don’t allow Islam. Otherwise u will forget about safety.
FunkyShit i think you‘ll find that even in Scandinavia, most politicians are male, though the looney left may attract a certain kind of weird feminist. (Even a feminist is not necessarily female, since it indicates merely a political viewpoint). Quite why any woman would welcome Islamic immigration is difficult to understand, given Islam‘s hostility towards women.
That will quickly change if you allow mass immigration!
@@666Victor777 it still is safe. Those refugees mostly live in the capital area. Get out of there and u good.
I enjoyed reading the comments! I appreciate people sharing their experiences from different countries and nationalities! Thank u everyone! Of course nothing can be perfect as long as we live on earth but we can definitely learn something from the video. I'm from the States and I make about $74,000 (or something like that) a year and I wish I had the funds to treat myself more. I have enough for bills and essentials and that's it but I'm still blessed to be under a good financial advisor and have a stable job.
I'm in dire need of an investment advisor, how do I reach the advisor that helps you?
I hear people ask if this is the right time to invest, yes because the market has always been and always will be a volatile market. Imagine $1,000 makes $3,500 in some weeks with the help of Vilma Kim Arnold. That's why it is important to have a good financial advisor.
*She mostly interacts on the telegam's Apk with the user-name below.*
*FXT VILMA* 👈that's her username
This is really helpful to my situation!! Thanks, I will search her immediately with the provided user-name using the mentioned app, I'll give her a head start of $3,500, to start building my retirement savings account.
people need to realize that money should never be your priority in life. it should be your health, your time of rest and being able to do what makes you happy. im incredibly lucky to be born into a society that gets it
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Hey..where are you from??
I say money is a priority because it enabled me to start a new life in asia after having a bad childhood in europe. It's not just depression but anxiety attacks isn't something that can be treated simply by speaking to a psychiatrist in a mother language that I hate and most certainly it doesn't go away by going to a cafe daily for that hygge moment... My best time in life were short four years in asia but I can't settle down there since I don't have life skills to be financially succesful and now I'm stuck in europe where I even rage quit from two jobs after being ridiculed (and I was always nice to everyone!)..
And where would that be at that makes you happy 😁
Exactly, you're born in it
Which not everyone has
I'm a lawful U.S. permanent resident and I would give it up for a Finnish residency.the U.S. is not the best country in the world to live in.
And neither is Finland. Trust me.
Then move?
@@Riina77 Finland actually is one of the best countries to live in.
Not sure which part of Finland do you live in and how rich you are but as a Finnish guy who lives in Oulu with a below average income i can say that everything's fine here :)
@@Riina77 yes it is 😂
@@capitalistapologist2237 not that easy.
I spent two summers during college years in Helsinki. Finland is a wonderful country and people there are simply great! No wonder they are at the top of the happiness index.
Don't worry. After few decades of importing 3rd world we will become culturally much more not nordic.
Try spending two winters instead...
@@howard6433 right!?😄
@@howard6433 It would not be that pretty...
winters in Finland are hard...
I am Greek - Dutch and the Nordic thinking about life has helped me much to shape a more balanced life. Every time I visit Finland or Denmark I am amazing out the beauty of the country but also by how the government is protecting their people!
You have the sun ! In your country sun is the hero just enjoy I think … Nordic countries suffer from dullness.
Nordics are gloomy, moody and have high suicide rates. They work so hard that they need expensive health system.
Happy people you find in Africa, Caribbean and Latin America...low suicide rates, strong families and communities, lots of sun, laid back attitude...those are the happiest countries my materialistic friends!!!
Finn here. I can agree with this 100% and no, we are not drowning in taxes.
How can I move there? I was born raises and live in the US and I hate it
@@armandopacheco-soto3592 Hi! Here's some information about moving to Finland.
migri.fi/en/i-want-to-come-to-finland
www.infofinland.fi/en/moving-to-finland/checklist-for-a-person-who-is-moving-to-finland
The language might be hard to learn for a foreigner, the good thing is that when living in the capital area you'll do fine with English.
if you wanna see some Finland related content on youtube I recommend checking out Dave Cad and Aleksi himself.
You pay often more taxes in Spain and Holland than in Finland. And yet your taxes get so smartly used in Finland that your life is better.
@@armandopacheco-soto3592 I would recommend you move to Norway, Sweden, or to Denmark since it will be tremendously easier to learn the language. My mother language Estonian, and Finnish, are very similar. But it will be extremely hard for you to learn it. I suggest you to do research on those countries to find out which one suits you the best. I definitely recommend you to also visit them. If the difficulty of the language is no a problem for you then you may also research Iceland and Finnish. The best advice that I can give you is to do research on immigration, citizenship application, culture, etc, crime rate, etc.
@@karllumiste9798 yes, I have been doing my research on them. All these Nordic countries are great but have super tough regulations on immigration for Americans. I won't let that stop me though.
Take me to Finland 🇫🇮 or Denmark 🇩🇰 I’m jealous of how their government take care of their people
Both belong to the European Union and are members so they abide by EU rules. I am from the EU, and I live in the USA. The lifestyle is great in the USA, just go to school for the right thing and move to the right state.
Government isn't responsible for people. Individual is rdponsible for taking care of theirself
@@mageee2768 W
In a real democracy, government is the people - representation of the citizens. People, who live in an oligarchy, are resigned to thinking that they can't fundamentally change their quality of life. You can't effectively change the government by voting, as you don't have legitimate election practice. That's how you end up with government vs. people. Government works for the oligarchy, and makes laws that pamper the ultra wealthy, but don't benefit the people. Look at the US, which is an oppressive police state, built on slavery and exploitation - now drowning in corona cases.
@@hocukavkazec4928 Norway is not in the EU tho...
When you always worry about money, house, safety and health that is a formula for unhappiness.
You just describe America.
Housing is not free in those countries
Is there anywhere where you wouldn't need to worry about money, house and health though? And even safety.
@philip Trevor Actually birthrate always drop proportional to increase in wealth and education. You don't see rich people have ten kids do you? But you see plenty of poor people have tons of kids in third world countries.
philip Trevor its low because people of higher incomes tend to have less kids and poorer people have more kids look at africa or india
Knowing that happy people exist in a country gives me some happiness.
Having spent my 57 years in the US life in these countries would be heaven. The crime here, the mass shootings, saving for retirement, paying for healthcare, buying a home, working so much more than 40 hours a week and I’m college educated, paying for college and more things has made life here so stressful.
Mary, I agree.
Here in the USA, it feels like people have all the wrong priorities. Problems are always someone else's fault. Entitlement is rampant. Self Discipline is lax.
Most people don't understand how government or the rule of law works. They are ignorant about their own countries history.
Some are so scared that they believe anything they hear from third parties, instead of tax funded science & research!
I'm so tired of all the chaos. Some people are bored if there is no chaos. I hope someday the people of the USA will be satisfied in all areas of their lives, enough to stop their constant whining,.
(Yes, I know I'm whining lol)
No that’s not whining. That’s the absolute truth.
Came to Portugal :)
Now women have lost access to abortions. This country continues to get worse. I wish I could leave.
@@maskefizeu how hard is it to get there? I’ll do some research. I want out of the US of A.
It’s depressing living in NYC. Majority of us are slaves to our rent and mortgage payments.
What's the earnings level for middle class there?
I’m glad i dont live there...
I am happy where I am and I am happy i just go to New York to visit and hang out....
Come to vt you ca
N find a
House for 20k
i make $130k and i'm broke. lmfao.
@Guilherme Duarte lol
when no one has to be a winner or loser, everyone can be happier
agreed.
Life ain't about being happy it's about struggling to survive... I understand why these people are happy though but if I were to post the reason my channel would be flagged for violating TOS
@@shinji1264 In America maybe, but real democracies have higher scores all around. USA is 16th on Happines, 25th on Democracy, 46th on Press Freedom Index.
Every single time I read or watch something about Denmark I recollect one article on Ukrainian IT Forum in 2015-2016.
One guy with his family relocated to Denmark by skilled visa and wrote about his experience after few month living there. He said how everything there are so awesome, people, government, infrastructure. If only he knew about it in his early 20th he would find an opportunity to relocate earlier.
But in year or two he published another article why he came back to Ukraine :) Main reason was lack of social contact and circles. He had at least some sort of conversations during weekdays, but still didn't manage to get "friends", Danish prefer spent time with their own families and relative rather than hang-on with someone else. His kids weren't happy because language is completely different and it was extremely hard to study, they felt miserable and stupid among other pupils only because they didn't know language.
His wife stacked at home because her English level was pretty bad, she didn't have any friends there and it was hard to find new, kids always complains that they also didn't find friends and they felt lonely at school. Also he finds out that being only one man working among 4 family member made their saving less than 10% of his salary. In a long-run he haven't find option how to buy a house.
After Russian invasion we lived for 5 month in Germany, one great and generous family let us to rent their house for nothing. They were crying so did we when we left to UK because I received a job offer there. Comparing UK and Germany I would say that it is easier perhaps to find some "friends" in UK, small-talk culture, smiling, helping each other are great here, we didn't feel lonely, neighbors wanted to know our stories, offered a help to adapt, etc, but I hardly could call anyone here as friend or even mate. In Germany I guess if u manage to make a friend this is life time bond, but Germans are more closed, and language barrier also make it worse for immigrants.
Danes spend their early years surrounded by the same people, so friendships are often solidified early in life. It's difficult for adult Danes to find new friends, as most people have plenty of childhood comrades. The trick to finding friends in Denmark is to join hobby clubs, and STICKING with it - it will take a lot of time, Danes are naturally reserved.
@@CrimsonCat87 I have played amateur classic volleyball for years, we even compete in Kyiv League in different divisions but I can't call anyone from this wide group as friend. With some I went to the gym and competed in small beach volleyball championships, but outside of hobby we have zero interests that we could share.
I noticed that if our interests are crossed at least in 3+ areas then we can match and become friends.
I'm originally from Ukraine
In the UK, little bit more than a year.
And I am really struggling to find friends. Now, I am considering relocating to German, just because the culture is more similar to mine.
What I'm trying to say is that it is super hard without friends, no matter where you are.
@@LiliiaSh Because our child is three years old, most of our acquaintances are parents of children of the same age. It's hard to call these acquaintances interesting, because the circle of communication significantly narrows down to child-related topics. But it's still better than just sitting within four walls.
I'm missing my old friends.
Good luck in Germany
Something I have realized as a swede is that we don't really value money the same way as other countries does. Yes, it is a comfort to have it but we often use it to gain experience and travel instead of buying materialistic things. Think it's a big reason why we generally are happier.
Yes feeling the same in Finland. I just rearrenged my own life, less working hours, less stress, naturally less money too. But a lot happier now, living more balanced life.
I am very insecure about money...... time to take a vacation in Goa
Good for you@@mikrokupu!! Self care should always be the first priority in life and money will come and go either way. Hope you have a wonderful time :)
Nordic countries are not as hypercapaitalistic and competetive as American or Asian countries.
Materialism and the grind for money doesn't matter as much to nordic citizens.
As long as securities such as food, shelter, healthcare, education et.c. is taken care for or atleast easily obtained people can focus more on selfulfillment and relationships.
This generally breeds a happier society.
I feel like the US value wealth and fame over anything else and look up to those who have it. In Sweden we hold other people higher. Kind, generous, honest and so on. Maybe it feels easier to feel accomplished with those goals.
In USA it’s about what you can afford, what you can post on Instagram, it’s more about you showing other people what you can afford. Seems like people are living for other people
I agree it’s mostly about it what you can afford but we’re not living for other people. We’re very independent and Asian countries have more of a group mindset and follow societal rules more
well i think the school system conditioned us to be that way because we constantly have to prove ourselves
The Asian countries are focused on making money too, most of their population are doing STEM jobs which are usually high paying jobs, whereas, in the USA, you see most of the crowd trying to be famous such as TikTok, youtube, sports, etc. there is nothing wrong with wanting to be famous or rich, It is just that people get carried away with it that they need other peoples validation to stay happy, its either that or they are heavily into drugs (Sweets, cocaine, heroin, weed, alcohol )
So sad.
Maybe it is for you. It isn't for me.
After living in Denmark for 3 years, I unconsciously carried the concept of hyyge back to the states and I never understood why friends and family would comment on how attentive I was to “setting the scene” and making things feel so nice and cozy.
Oh please. Being cozy is an innate human trait that is the result of evolution. EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE WORLD WANTS TO BE COZY AND COMFORTABLE! Stop acting like “being cozy” is a uniquely Danish value. It’s arrogant. Stop the hubris.
@@simplesimon8255 get a life. You made an excellent choice by choosing the name Simple Simon. I cannot roll my eyes hard enough.
@@Meliyu hah glad to see you've got jokes. I still stand by what I said.
There isn’t enough time or money for most Americans to have the luxury of hygge. People are going to be more concerned about their next bill, affording healthcare, making enough to meet rent before they worry about “setting the scene”. Unfortunately, living in America for a lot of people is grueling and that’s just how it is.
@@lv6570Yes. Video is correct. US is extremes of rich and poor. Haves and have nots. Govt should be FOR the people but its big brother, capitalism in his back pocket. US is very needy when u think of our extreme numbers of aimless, homeless and hopeless.
Three traits that are present: A country without racial or tribal issues or tensions. The absence of "OTHERS" to blame for negative conditions. Stable Government with electable, honest, concerned, competent leaders. A community that takes care of the elderly.
Norway, Denmark and Finland is just so good brothers🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮
Yes!
*Just ignore Sweden*
But the relation between Sweden and Finland is by sure the true brothers, we share the same history, i am a swede with finnish relatives, the
similarities between theese two countries is made of Steel tbh
You can say the same thing about Denmark, Norway and skåne blekinge
@@Jacob-Simonsen True
You forgot Iceland and Sweden.
Trust: this could not be more true. To make a long story short, I met a Dane and he hosted me my first night in Denmark when I visited. I was complete stranger before I met him. The second time I went he did the same, but he had to leave to Jutland for the holidays, and he allowed me to stay in his home when he left for another night. No one is saying that there is no crime in Denmark, but once people trust you, they open up. I love this. Friendships feel more real.
You have been very lucky. I would NEVER led anyone stay at my home.
@@PpAirO5 I was so jet lagged that I literally slept all day. We're good friends now. I also bought a computer from him, and he sent it all the way from Denmark. Overall, great person.
@@Jl777100 This is a truly heartwarming story, love that you guys have stayed in touch too. Really remarkable for today's day and age!
@@Jl777100.. Waow seriosly, you have been lucky. I mean we danes can be quite "cold" and asocial, untill we get to know people.... and then there is alcohol 😄
It depends on the individual. Not everyone will allow u to stay at their house like that. I was on a ferry from corfu to athens and i met a crying lying on the their. With my limited spanish we realized this Argentina lady missed her call time for her cruise and now was in a state of panic and stress. She had less than 50 usd and was not able to calm down enough to seek help. Once our ferry docked w took her on the bus w us to athens, put her up in our hotel (she took up the entire king size bed and the 3 of us had to literally sleep on the floor) and then took her via taxi to the Argentinean consulate. Did i know her? No. Was i able to communicate with her? Very limited communication. But would i try to help out a stranger that looks like they are oon a situation? Yes.
We can say a nationality is more friendly, etc. but realistically thats not the case. Its all about the individual themselves.
The easiest way to think about the tax system here in Finland, is that it is actually an extremely cheap investment to yourself and the future of you and your loved ones.
I would have never been able to get the healthcare and education I have now, if I had just made my full salary (no taxes at all) and paid for all those things by myself, or made my family pay for them.
Someone close to me was diagnosed with cancer and I can't even imagine the added stress my family would feel now, if we had to not only worry about that person, but also worry about getting the money for the surgeries and medication. Scary thought.
Yesss that’s true
My dads friend has some kind of skin disease where if he dosen't get sun light his skin starts growing really really fast so he gets a free vacation every year in winter and he pays only like 700 euro for the medicine because of taxes and the same medicine would cost over ten thousand dollars in america.
A very small illness can be devastating financially for Americans. I had kidney stones removed and two nights in the hospital for $25,000. Can you imagine what a real illness like cancer costs?
I wish I was born there.
Michal Blaszczak The point is that you are happy because you feel financially secure and not playing into the capitalist rat race.
So grateful for finding such a video with so many inspiring comments❤
As an American I am very impressed to see small things like casually leaving your baby in the stroller outside of a coffee shop or while people run errands.. in America i’d absolutely terrified to do this
Why would you? That would be bad parenting.
@@simplesimon8255 You just watched the reason, assuming you watched the video
Even leaving an empty stroller is a terrible idea. So many stories of strollers being stolen.
@@simplesimon8255 Its bad parenting because thats what you were MADE to believe. People in these countries trust eachother and there isnt any reason not to.
It's also illegal and a parent would be charged with neglect and child endangerment.
Very surprised that in some countries paid vacation is not a thing. Blows my mind. I'm Dutch and in most companies you can even save your '''vacaction days'', for example: one year you take 4 consecutive weeks off, then the next you take 5 mini holidays, and a next year you take 6 holidays (30 days in total or something) because you have some 'days left' from a previous year. Realizing this is a luxury makes me very greatful.
Your so lucky 🙏🌚
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I'm American, but married a European. When I got married, I wanted my brother to come, but he really didn't have the money, so I offered to pay for his plane ticket and lodging. That's when he told me he just couldn't afford to take a week off since he didn't have paid vacation...
I couldn't pay for travel plus his wages (as low as they might be for manual labor in the US!) and he was scared of being fired... so my brother has never been to Europe to see me, nor has he been on vacation because our parents never took time off either...
In Argentina, paid vacation is a thing!!!as well as Public Universities and The Health system!!!
American work force would literally crawl,roll singing in celebration to the Whitehouse if they are afforded that much benefit or freedom in what they even call a free country
As a Canadian, I didn't complain about my work, or lack of vacation days. After 8 years of working in the same industry, I had 15 vacation days, I didn't think too much about it until I began working in Germany. Right off the bet I was given 30 vacation days, which allows me to spend more time with my family and do things with them. Do I want to go home? Definitely! But do I want to go back to 15 vacation days? Probably not. It is a lot less stressful working in a similar environment here in Europe. My Dutch director is also very casual, compare to the corporate culture in North American, I'd say it's a nice change.
we have 5 weeks paid vacation in scandinavia
I live in the U.S. What is this "Vacation day" you speak of? Is that some weird European thing?
Yeah In the U.S. taking 30 Day vacation makes you a Selfish and ungrateful employee according to company standards ! Luckily if we can get 2 weeks approval. Unfortunately that’s what we were condition to feel in the US.
So you work in Germany and have a Dutch director?
@@marivaz2829 my fiance took 2 months off, seperate times in a year to visit me when i worked in Korea. Crap job but he got on well with his boss.
I very excited after watching this video. I really want to visit this country in one day because i really love the culture and life style of they maintain. The most excited part in this video has this countries not taking any cost for Education and Health care and its completely free of everyone. I believe that biggest problem face in other countries are education, Healthcare and culture. After watching this video i got an insight about why the people in this country are more happier than other country and finally thank you CNBC for the wonderful video and we are very excited for more secret in Finland for the success of happiness.
The US doesn't treat its people like customers, it treats them like currency.
This is IT
_t-d_ I am a U.S. Citizen, not a customer, not a currency.
@@mencken8 You just don't know it yet.
@@cheesepie2989 In what way are American citizens currency?
@@mencken8 lol you are
how many googled 'migrate to finland/denmark' after watching this
😆😆😆
@Jelly Fingers Why can't you adapt then? Learn, adapt and be happy.
dont bring your religion or culture if you go there.
You also need to understand the standarts when you're moving here.
@@eduardochavacano TRUE!
She wanders in the woods eating mushrooms. No wonder she's happy.
That's because she can't control the fungi growth on her pubes.
Not everything has to make sense.
@@arpit8495 Is it a bad joke or
ermm ya sure
LMFAOOOO
@@jathebest2835 Smoked Gouda is the best.
Most importantly happiness is choice just as to been successful in is a choice too, People who give up in life are people who lose in life, my first experience happens to be a failure but I never gave up cause I knew it was going to work out for me trying continuously, fortunately I'm smiling today by getting involved in investment.. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏
Amen, Perfect for words No sin in great wealth and no virtue in poverty
Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to a great loss too
exactly! That's my major concern and what kind of profitable business or investment can someone do with the current rise in economic downturn
‘I am perfectly happy as long as I don’t ask myself if I am happy...’ - Karl Lagerfeld
@@habibaroyees it's not her quote. It's by Karl Lagerfeld.
ignorance is bliss that's why scandinavians are "happy".
“Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one's personal dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one's surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it. I want you to listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long-run-in the long-run, I say!-success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think about it”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
That’s why they are happy-they don’t ask themselves if they’re happy. While people in other countries, they keep on asking themselves if they’re happy, or what can make them happy. The people featured here are mostly from other countries that moved to Finland pr Denmark and they see the difference. The Fins and Danes don’t really “think” they’re happier because they know they are hence they don’t need to ask themselves.
Putting people before money and trustworthy governments, It makes sense. Safety is important too, and people feel safe there.
These are the countries that are better than China. However if you want to be rich leave the USA and live in China they have real luxury the USA just has luxury houses surrounded by shitholes
Native Europeans are being replaced in their own homelands and continent in which we have lived at least for 500,000 years.
@Bob Smith been their myself and I can tell you, they're much happier. Confused me at first too, when I first met some people but that's the truth.
@@Junde14 Dude homosapiens didn't exist 500'000 years ago wtf are you saying
@Bob Smith not even a nordic country is the worlds biggest alcohol consumer ... so it s B S
Wow, great video! I love and agree with what Owen said, "I choose to be glad at times, rather than sort trying to chase happiness.".
That’s the key there!
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"there is no way to happiness, happiness is the way "
There are a lot of Mushrooms that will do it.....
Good to hear that Erika 😊 chosing and living in a presence is part of freedom of own mind. When chasing happiness...you people are chasing something what can't get by that that way ... Chasing is like a competiton or winning, avchiving.... But those path's always needs smth and doesen't really give you that. But ofcourse everyone has own truth and i respect everyones belives and truths as their own. If i would Chase peace , freedom, Love, carrying, happiness what ever... I wouldn't get those whit that mindsets.. that was good you be HAPPY than chace Happiness ❤👍🤗 Nicholas/ Finland
Can’t believe this video is by CNBC! Awesome!
You can feel it when you go over there too. I visited Amsterdam for 2 weeks and it completely changed my life and the way I look at things. Nothing in particular happened while I was there, it's just in the atmosphere. I'm going to Finland tomorrow, and I'm so excited!
Love this. Was just thinking about going to Amsterdam for vacation!
How was Finland?
I had the same experience in Amsterdam, I can’t explain it or put my finger on it everyone just seems care free
@@dirtydingo250russophobic.
Luckyyy
Weirdly enough, I feel kind of grateful to and for those people who have been able to build healthy societies. Not a tiniest bit envious, I swear. I'm just so deeply gratified by their capacity of living in peace and harmony with each other and themselves. God bless them.
You’re weird. You’re not nice
Scandinavia has the highest divorce and infidelity rates. Oh the irony! These people have no shame and no culture.
.weird You're nice. not You're
You r a very kind person. BUT let it be known that things aren't always what they might seem. Countries with more socialism create a foundation which functions as a safety net and so on the unconscious level people are just more at ease with themselves and within themselves. WHAT I found interesting was the high rate of suicide in the 80s which they were able to lower. I have read that the suicides did not occur in the darkest months but in the months when there was lots of light. I'm very curious as to what they did to lower that rate of suicide.
Judging from the alphabet you used for your name--I can only guess you're probably Russian. Since you have a lot of homogeneity in your country, I think the biggest problem 4 u is corruption & lack of trust. IF you could be allowed to attack those two things, I do think that you would have a tremendous amount happiness in your country. THE FACT that the KGB was allowed to continue in the form of people from that group maintaining positions of power throughout Russia following the fall of the Soviet Union is I believe WHAT set you up for failure and corruption and lack of trust among your people. SO you have a tremendous problem because the structure itself that was put in place has got to be removed.
In America we have to create a structure that allows our increasingly heterogeneous population to coexist-- at least with an element of contentment. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH our nations & peoples.🍀🍀🍀🌿
"Boss, I'm sick."
Denmark boss: "Take the week off. Get well soon."
American boss: "If you don't come in you're fired."
I've had so many American jobs where people would come in sick or injured because they were so afraid to miss a day. On one job a boss asked a coworker to come in sick and go see a doctor on break. And she did it, too. 😔
Tim Erwin it’s sadly the same here in Australia
Simple. just get the boss sick. Spit on his food if you have to
Well in Denmark we dont want sick people on job, then the other workers might be sick and thats bad business.
@@tilbagetilspillet American bosses think bad business is losing money because they have to fill in for a sick person. Even if a sick worker comes in and gets everybody sick, as long as he and everyone he got sick are doing their job (even pitifully) then that's better than nothing.
Not my experience in America, or my wife's. Sounds like you are Johnny Lunchpail.
I am happy that I had a chance to watch your channel. It’s really helpful . Thank you so much
It’s easier to be happy when you have the basics in life and don’t need to be stressed out, anxious or depressed all the time.
Living in Finland and Denmark seems more breathable While living in US make me feel like I have to constantly fighting the battle of life every single day.
I've been saying for a few years that I wanted to move to Denmark. I saw a video about their windmills and wanted to move there. Now everyone sees it and they are going to move there and then they won't want anyone else to move there!!!
It's not better here in Finland the worst downgrade you can do to your quality of life is move here. I'm planning to move to the states ASAP.
@@mageee2768 Odotahan kun Halla-ahosta tulee pääministeri niin kyllä sunkin mieli muuttuu.
@@emmahove2939 Oh thank you so much. I wont give up. Your country is beautiful and smart and you are blessed to be there. There is a virus going around and they shut the borders down to America. So no one is allowed to leave.
@@mageee2768 What is wrong with the quality of life there? Are you just saying that because its beautiful and dont want everyone to move there?
Why countries like Denmark and Finland are the happiest countries on Earth? Because people aren't sleeping on the street, crippled by debt and dying from treatable diseases they can't afford treatment for. They're educated, healthy and free.
There are people sleeping on the streets. Not many, but some. This might sound weird, but they actually do it because they want to. Not because they have to.
@@DT-bp2om You think a long life equals happiness? Denmark does not have one of the lowest life expediencies in Europe. It is in the top, though it is beaten by the other Scandinavians because danish people like to enjoy themself more with unhealthy stuff like tobacco and alcohol. We have the same life expectancy here as in finland.
@MinecraftPro15 I see lots of homeless people. Not so often I see them sleep out on the street though, but it still happens. But only in the summer. There is places they can go if they want to sleep inside, and if they want a home the government has to provide one. Some people just dont want to be part of the system.
Ikääntynyt lapsi There is no waiting lists for life saving surgeries, only small quality of life surgeries. Take your American propaganda back to states and make sure you have 500$ in your pocket, just in case you get run over on your out😉
Ikääntynyt lapsi The problem with that argument is that Finland and Denmark aren’t socialist countries. Not even close
I lived in Denmark for 3 years, and I loved there as a life experience. Definitely the quality of life is very high and people do have a very strong sense of community and well being beyond just capital. However, the consumption of antidepressants is very high among the population. I have to say that it is extremely difficult to live there as a foreigner, even if you are from another European country. They are extremely protective of their own ways, to the point that there is no place for foreigners in the work force unless you want to be underemployed for the rest of your career.
Thank you for that perspective. I was about to pose a question about foreigners living there.
Shocking to read about the antidepressants issues. If it’s the “happiest” place then why are so many suffering from depression
You should move to another country. There are many immigrants who have become very successful in the UK and Germany and France for example
@@AviyahAbides Take it with a pinch of salt his statement.
@@AviyahAbides mostly the lack of sun, this hits people's mind and alo make them vitamin D deprived, lack of activities in winter (too cold and dark) and they are too closed in themselves. Some stuff they can change and some they can't. That is why there is a movement trying to promote a friendlier culture, something like we here have in latin america.
Fascism is coming again. Many will not be happy again.
A documentary that makes you think... envious of Finland and Denmark, happy as well for them! I am from India where according to me everything's been going wrong since the independence from the Brits and may be before that. We have a glorious and rich past that's why we became a colony. But today happiness in our country is only defined by how much MONEY you have and that leads to destruction of all values in our society. From our PM to me everyone is unhappy, selfish, uncivil, in a race... let my country awake!
It will not brother and also I dont have that much stamina and self discipline to even make everyone understand this, thats the reason the only best option I think is get the education yr parents are providing and find yourself a better place in this chaos or leave the country
Yeah Every individual needs to be repaired thoroughly here
No no brother you are totally wrong.. dont ever think that everyone here is unhappy like you... If you are not prepared to be peaceful from within nothing can make you ever happy.. Change the way you live and the way you think... I am sure India is a far more better place to live than many other countries in the world.
Agreed this is apparently very sad & consumerism is consuming our society. I understand people have not been well off in the past as our income were very low but now at least things are getting better but corruption is huge in our society which creates economic disaster
India is also a fairly good and happy country.
US politicians must look at this and call it communism... This is wonderful, a society
well they get paid millions from corporations to say that
The EVIL side of those Nordic countries are, as most people on this world don't know yet, the system(Social workers, police, special court, "volunteers", etc) will kidnap your children, and deny your right of custody, by any excuse like, the child says he/she is not happy within family, or they suspect you abuse the child by any imagination.
Then they simply take your child away from you and you will never see him/her again, scaring? that is what those caring socialists are doing, and they claims "children never lie" as their credo.
Mainstream are not allowed to talk about this, victim parents are labeled and suffer for their whole life, if no miracle happens.
Fortunately some wise people notice this, check it out with this movie, it is really happening,
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It happens all the time in those Nordic countries, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark. WHY?
besides of "Virgin Mary" psychology, there is MONEY! a lot of money,
Children are taken away to some place where caring step mother and father will take over custody rights and start to enjoy the generous social benefits for family with children, and such children will be circulated as a token in a small circle which is carefully under covered by special law, in the name of protecting children and their new family.
The law is good, BUT it has holes and is being abused, systematically.
sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lag_med_särskilda_bestämmelser_om_vård_av_unga
@@neotiaotiao5787 thats bs. I live there and child services are annoying but, if there is abuse the child will be taken away and the parent needs go to therapy of some sort. And when the child is ready it can slowly build its relationship with the parent. And move when ready, ik cuz i have 4 friends here in iceland that have gone threw this. But some times ofc mistakes happen. But they dont steal the children.
@@neotiaotiao5787 That is not true at all. The system do not kidnap children from their parents in the Nordics XD
@@neotiaotiao5787 oh my what a trollt aht you are, I live in Sweden, Social service is strict yes. But they don't kidnap your kids,, I have two kids, one of them had a troubled youth, well now shes really fine and well educated, etc. So social service came to us. They never talked about taking them away and so on. If they take kids away it's for a good reason, alcoholic parents, drug abuse, violence.
of course, they have the basics covered (housing, medical support, good employment, good education) and eventually good work-life balance. in the USA the emphasise too much on the money.
@Brian Where can you live comfortably for 70k? Depends on the state. Healthcare will still wipe you out so the health insurance is more important than the salary.
@Brian That's because the average American doesn't know how to manage their money. Someone with 70k a year can have 60k in credit card and school loan debt. "Honey, I got a raise! Now we can finance a new car!"
@@rsync9490 you answered your own question with depends on the state. Also healthcare in America is expensive, but it's still the best. We contribute about 70% of the world's healthcare research and our healthcare is on demand. To be honest, healthcare costs was very solid for the middle class until Obamacare fked it up. The extremely poor had Medicaid and MediCal for low prices, sometimes free. The problem with our system is that everyone wants to make it mandatory and universal. If you treat healthcare as a good, which is should be because doctors need to get paid, healthcare costs go down.
You do realize Finland’s gov just collapsed because of all their free stuff right
@@xJinRaGna Nah there were still thousands, maybe millions in the middle (Make too much for Medicaid, some states removing people from the rolls, coverage being awful, expensive or prohibitive for people with preexisting conditions, etc). Obamacare( heritagecare the proposal came from a right wing think tank) was a half measure that didn't actually fix anything about the cost but made sure everyone could be covered. They also had a draconian fee if you refused to sign up for health insurance which was really horrible. People were going bankrupt long before the aca though. Not having stable healthcare just ruins it. The whining about education I disagree with though. Many can go to community college and a inexpensive state school but want 'prestige'. You can also go to foreign universities. The college I went to only cost 3000 a semester. So 'free college' shouldn't really be a thing.
Honestly this is a shock to me living in Sweden. I can not name one single person I know who would relate to this, everyone I talk to here are unhappy, unsatisfied and depressed
interesting! could you please explain more? why are they unhappy despite all those good things going in their lives?
I think cycling is a big factor - actually seeing people's faces and smiling at them without being behind a windshield makes things feel like a community. Also makes everything very accessible and just generally more pleasant.
Cycling is the most accessible in all the countries that are most happy.
Absolutely plus the other benefits of cycling that contributes to well being and happiness is exercise, being outside, getting vitamin D from the sun as well as sunlight exposure at dawn and dusk sets your body's clock and helps prevent anxiety and depression. If you are behind a windshield you need 50 times more exposure to get the benefit.
China..... Everyone cycling, miserable hellhole.
Cycling in Texas is how you get dehydration and being completely covered in sweat.
@@scottlee600 ..lol........Texas has the most extreme weather....lol....
You are onto something here
I had the privilege of going to Oslo and Copenhagen in August of 90' as a teenager. It was a part of a Euro rail trip that included other European cities. It was the best two weeks of my life. I would do anything to go back. Thanks.
1. you can go to school without getting shot the first day
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I've never met anyone who has said their school has never gotten a violent threat before
@@Nick-lx4fo almost every school in finland hasnt had any violence outside bullies
Finland has most school shootings in europe
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I feel more energy to live and work when watch this video. It is so light and peace.
Feeling happy while watching this.
🇫🇮 and 🇩🇰 = We
🇺🇸 = Me
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Unapologetic White Male, Proud Colonizer You’re disgusting. News flash, HitIer had the same ideals yet look how he ended up...
Doesnt have to worry being shot at is a good way to start. Right US?
Kanda Solstice uP
that sounds a bit jealous.....
@@theoverunderthinker *envy
Jealousy is for example someone tries to take something/someone away from you
Envy is when you want what someone else has
@@An-dj7of I was joking. I meant they were jealous of us in the US having all that excitement. Fear of missing out.
Maybe envy is more correct if you wish to be pedantic about it, but the comment section is not a doctoral defense. I am sure it is your pet peeve though, so fair enough.
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in my city Fort Wayne Indiana in the last couple weeks they've started knocking on doors and shooting whoever answers. So far an 8 year old boy and a 13 year old boy have been shot.
It's Sauna time! Having lived there in the 80's and been married to a Finn, I can share the people are very friendly and enjoy nature daily. Beautiful, healthy living.
4 weeks in the summer and 1 week in the winter; I am completely sold on this idea
In Denmark you get 5 weeks (puclic workers get 6 weeks). You are entitled to 3 combined weeks during the summer. We also have a lot of public holidays. Take easter. Thursday, friday (good friday), sunday and monday are puclic holidays (the stores are closed). So people can use three vacation days (monday, Tuesday and wednesday) and get 8 days off during easter if they don't work on weekends
What a good feeling this video provides. It shows how societies can be when there's real sense of community.
As a European it‘s so weird to know that things we take here for granted don‘t exist in the US at all.
In Italy 15 years ago we had the "American dream", now our dream is to move forever to the north Europe like Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark because the society there it's really work, the main problem is the language
Is it really? Interesting.
Well im from Denmark, and tbh we are pretty overrated, people think we are a paradise lol, no.
www.thelocal.dk/20200107/danish-asylum-centres-slammed-in-anti-torture-committee-report read that, and your view on Denmark will change ^^
@@hamza9540 you do understand that compared to most countries of the world, Nordic countries are pretty great? To many people, Denmark is a paradise. Of course any country could do better and nobody is above international contracts and law, but saying that Nordic countries are overrated because there are problems, is a bit childish.
@@TuomariMuller Hmmm. Go to Nørrebro or Vestegnen, those places are really not "good" places Imo. Alot of crime, drug dealers etc. Places like that are in the US too. I'm just saying, before people start to overreact and overrate, they should do more reserch.
i don"t believe it how interesting this video is.because i could not get enough to listen speakers,awesome..this channel really deserves thumb up,,,,,