Investigating the World's "Happiest" Country
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Please reply me 😢😢😢😢
for me Ethiopia is the country that makes me the happiest.💚💛❤
@@TheTheorizingFrog yes you are right
we're here bud :)
@@godfire2706 :)
the way you guys actually had the most finnish experience ever 😭
i am from austria vienna and we are known to be to most grumpy city on earth ( i hope yes theory investigates here )...i went to the sauna 2 weeks ago and went 7 times since (cold shower afterwards)...it really relaxes and opens up :) in the austrian countryside the sauna-culture is also big and people there are way more friendly than in the city of vienna...sauna is really the secret.
greetings friendly finns! :)
RAHHH VINLAND✅✅
@@MidNightClub2000 such a weird comment to make and has no space under my comments, pls leave 💀
as a finnish person, i cried the whole time
so wholesome
@@VivecaAntila lmao you can't do anything about it
Feels like there's a difference between the city and outside the city. Everyone outside the city kept saying they were happy and nobody in the city said Finland was the happiest country
in finland you have the most reasons to be happy thats why Finland is the happiest? its not rlly based on how happy the people are
Because it was Helsinki, the most depressing city to live in in Finland lol, saying this as a Helsinki native
I do wonder if it's not realizing how good they actually have it, compared to literally everywhere else.
@@kiiturii it's name describes it best. Sinking in Hell, lol.
This isn't a Finnish thing though. The world is experiencing rapid urbanization because most of the jobs are in the cities, but many people are unfortunately miserable in cities. At least Helsinki is one of the most sparsely populated cities in all of Europe with forests everywhere.
LOVE FROM ESTONIA 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪 to our brother FINLAND❤️
eesti vend
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Estonia can into nordics. Gib. Clay
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Bestonia!
As a french living in Finland, I had goosebumps watching this video, cause imo you did catch the very essence of what Finland actually is, and this is really rare stuff. Most videos on this subject are either lying about finnish happiness, making it a real ideal (like life here is perfect, everybody is happy there, which is wrong) or at the contrary, lots of videos don't go to the bottom of things, they stop by observing the bad weather or introvert people, coming to the hasty conclusion that people here CAN'T be happy, that this is a myth...
Actually the truth is somewhere in the middle, and you showed it perfectly. That's a lesson for people : don't be fooled by the cover, just read the book ! Finland is amazing, and imo, in one way, the happiest country in the world. Just not the way people imagine it.
I very much agree. Well wrote. Thank you for telling the truth.
Oh hery well said. Just not the way people imagine it. I guess only a person with outside view looking inside like you, can know that.
@@Wenixi Maybe, I can't tell. But what I can tell is that most of people going to Finland because they heard about this "hapiness contest" are expecting something different, something close to their image of what hapiness should look like : people smiling, laughing, warm... Nice weather, etc. And these people are often a bit disapointed. Cause this is not the good way to approach things. And the guys in this video did approach it the right way, opening their minds, trying to find out what hapiness could look like for finns. And they found it.
Most of french people I talk to are thinking that Finland is sort of Eden, because of that happiness stuff. That's imo the best way to be disapointed while visiting the country. Because they have THEIR OWN standard of happiness, which is different. I always tell them : "Finland is not for everyone, it's not perfect at all, none country is, but if you accept to look at things with a different angle, you could touch the essence of finnish happiness. Don't expect anything, live things".
the fact that everyone responded with "good luck" when hearing your destination is such a classic xD
I laughed when The girl in the hotell reception laughed when they said they were looking for happines in that town😂
In Finland Pieksämäki is known from several dismemberment murders 😂
Pieksämäki is where I was born and raised. Went to study elsewhere but moved back when I was older. Definetely not as bad as they say. 😂
They said that because they are typical Helsinki people. They think any place outside the greater Helsinki area is bad. On the other hand, I do not even want to visit Helsinki anymore. I see nothing good in that city.
Helsinki is the worst of Finland. They don't know much about the rest of the country, but always assume they're above the rest. Cities need to do an attitude check, look what happened to Rome.
I'm from Norway, and we highly respect Finns. Great people, always
That is probably because we ain't Sweden.
@@ramipennanen1771 Not at all. You Finnish do not need an "over-under ranking" to be loved. For us Norwegians, you are the brother and sister we always wanted in our life.
All of Scandinavia can stand strong together, respect from Canada 🇨🇦
Same goes for you!
@@Koally76Sweden has started to slip a little. But we will try to have an intervention for our Nordic brother soon, love to Finland 🇫🇮 from Norway! Keep on being great
People always take the term "happiness index" at face value and forget what the index actually measures, which is things like safety and well being, and instead assume it's about how much people smile.
Yes, happiness isn't just feeling positive, it's also not feeling negative
Yeah, im a very happy person but i dont smile alot. You cant really SEE happiness, you have to look deeper into how people actually feel.
to me it seems like the country doesnt matter when it comes to the happiest people, its the personalities. this might be a stereotype or a coincidence but nearly all of the scandinavian people ive met are usually stoic, humble and not driven by emotions. highly emotional people remember the lows of life more than the high points, they were often not like this
Exactly this, Finland has a very functional society which is where that happiness index rating comes from. And is the reason someplace like Greece is not rated so well as the guys explored in an earlier video, because of the economic and political struggles.
I am a Swede-Finn by heritage (I grew up in Alaska) and I went to Finland as an exchange student 42 years ago. The people were wonderful and so good to me. It isn’t an “all about me” culture which is why I think they are happy.
Shared culture and homogenous population. That's the answer. People who agree with each other are better equipped to find happiness together. It's obvious - yet the general sentiment in the west right now is that the exact opposite is the best. Well, doesn't look like it to me. Of course, this isn't the only thing, but it's the building block of everything else. And if you think I'm being blunt, well, that's another nice thing you get with us finns. No sugarcoating.
As a Swede-Finn from Sweden, (currently in Finland) I think people in Finland aren't necessarily happy, just content. Especially in the cities.
@@Rubycheckers if by "general sentiment in the west" you mean propaganda pushed by the USA, sure. The USA is the ultimate experiment in cultural diversity so they were kind of always destined to go in that direction politically. Diversity is painted as the moral and virtuous and humane ideal but in practice many people are seeing that cultures don't always blend well, sometimes they clash. And there has been much right wing, anti-immigration backlash all across both Europe & USA.
I agree with you about the homogeny of culture being the key. Your Finnish forefathers also agree; I worked one summer at a graveyard in a Finnish town. There was a statue there, a war memorial from 1918. The inscription read: "Yksimielisyys on tämän kansan voima." Roughly translated, "Unity of mind is the strength of this nation." So that proves your point right there. From the very beginning of Finland's existence as a country, homogeny of culture has been its driving strength. And now in the modern era of global immigration you get the cultural backlash of perussuomalaiset. And now the political situation is about as divisive as it has ever been since that civil war in 1918. So much for yksimielisyys huh.
@@MadCatMattYT Hello there!
The Happiest Country in the World listing has given Finland a lot of positive PR and attention, that's true, but the list actually measures how content people are with their lives and with how well the country is run. That's pretty much covered by the term Nordic welfare state. When seen from the outside, Finland and the other Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland) have so much in common that they are like a group of siblings with shared values like honesty, trust and modesty (no bragging). They respect laws, regulations and customs that they see as good for the country and for the individual.
The "Happiness" list concerns things like honesty, trust, community spirit, lack of corruption and exploitation, possibilities to improve the quality of one's life by free education and enterprise. The list further measures things like the environment, unspoiled nature, pure air and water, for instance. Incorrupt government, politicians and legal system, dito police force and other public servants. Globally speaking, the gap between the "rich and the poor" is much smaller than in most other countries. Unfortunately, this gap is presently getting wider, and some other 'imported' ideas like winner versus loser, greed and selfishness have been making inroads into this part of the world as well.
Homogeny is becoming a thing of the past in the Nordic countries. As a matter of fact, it already is. In reality, it actually never really existed. In Finland, as in the other Nordic countries, the populations with their cultures and customs, have always been diverse, if one takes a deeper look at the history of these countries. It's a matter of degrees or percentages.
Even to the languages or dialects spoken.
The unity of mind or purpose of the Finnish people after the civil war, the Whites and the Reds, was of course extremely important to achieve, hence the text in the graveyard. The Finns, including every Finnish citizen (like the Finland-Swedes for example) show this 'unity of mind' when the country is attacked. It is then 100%.
As a Finn, I am always proud whenever someone makes a video about Finland, no matter what the topic is. I know that this is a common sentiment among many other Finns as well. We are a small country with a relatively unknown culture, so it is always heartwarming to see our country being showcased on the global stage.
Thank you 😊
Me whenever I see the finnish flag in the background for 0.001 seconds in *anything* : 🫵🤯😨🎉🎉🙀SUOMI FINLAND PERKELE TORILLA TAVATAAN SAATANA 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮‼️‼️
@@nemurihimeeexReall
@@nemurihimeeex Tämä on liikaa totuutta ihmis mielelle
Ei saa peitää from your Swedish naighbours!
@@nemurihimeeex NIIN TOTTAAA!! 😂
As a Finn, i’m so glad you enjoyed our country❤️It always brings me joy to see foreigners exploring our culture🇫🇮
Of course it brings you joy.
Love from Canada to our Finnish allies! 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Lets not forget the band fm Finland Nightwish yes?
Finland is amazing ❤
Foreign tourists aslong they are white or asian.
As a german who lives in Finland since 2015 I also can say I'm happy here :)
Makes me proud to be finnish, sometimes it's easy to forget all that little magic that this country has. Thanks for reminding me❤🇫🇮
I am glad and surprised of your visit in my home country.
Sauna is not supposed to hurt. It is not a competition but almost like mindfulness, clearing your mind of everything and relaxing your body.
Here is my two cents of why people in Finland are the happiest:
1) Clean nature and peaceful environment
2) Relaxed life rhythm. Finns value simple life, not materia and hustle.
3) Equality. Giving everyone a change (free education and healthcare, housing first policy)
4) Trust in people around. Most of the people are honest.
5) No need to be anything but yourself. Finns respect authenticity.
Sounds beautiful
and u are beautiful lady so that is a plus also!
thats so cool
As it always used to be in Sweden. R-I-P to me motherland.
Except when you go to sauna with Sauna-Timo, the sauna competitor. No mercy
I instantly came here because I knew what was going to happen 💛💛💛🇫🇮🇫🇮
Love from India 🇮🇳🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚🌳🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Only happy bc yes theory uploaded :)@@mayukhpurkayastha2649
@@mayukhpurkayastha2649 💛
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and what did you know was going to happen? im curious
I'll be 41 this year, but despite a fear of airplanes I want to travel at least once. This channel is a huge part of that.
Do it before you are to old, and regret never going!
You do know that you can get medication for the flights? Like pills that calms you down and puts you into sleep. You could benefit from those. And you could try a little like an hours flight first. Nothing too long. So you could get a good experience.
Im from Malta and we love Finnish people... They always behave and are very respectful..
Nothing more finnish than a random F1 car in rural Finland (oh and the sauna truck😁)
Rally car would be more fitting
@@tappajaav I live in the middle of nowhere in finland and my 70 years old neighbour just has 7 or 8 rally cars sitting in an barn
so yes
And drunk-yelling Ukkometso
Love my finnish neighbors.
Love from Sweden
May they always lose to us in every competition! May they always win it all if they don't!
Right back atcha!
We love you too, but not that much during ice hockey and Eurovision season ❤️😇
@@bovanshi6564Same to you brother.
Hej Finland, lööööve from swiden
i had stayed in Finland for 5 months for study exchange and it turned out to be my best experience i had ever , the place where i really experienced seeking discomfort . Kiitos Finland !
What do you study? :D maybe u can come work here sometime
As a Brit who moved to Finland 8 years ago, this makes me happy! Suomi on top 🔝
I think the secret of our happiness is that we are happy with a 7 and don't need to go for a 9 and 10
you'll end up very disappointed and/or a drug addict if you always chase a 9 or a 10.
By the European statistics the highest rates of femicide in Europe are in Malta, Finland and Sweden (murders committed by an intimate partner). So - be careful.
Yes, we even have the saying "Joka kuuseen kurkottaa, se katajaan kapsahtaa" Basically if you try to reach higher tree, you will fall down.
I once went to very long trip through Europe and was away from Finland about 3 months and when I finally returned I was so happy to be back
@@Aurinkohelmiseems cynical 😂
I stayed in Finland for about 5 months and I can for sure say that it was the happiest I had ever been.
Glad to hear that ❤️🇫🇮
Where do you come from?😊
@@nadine8742 The Netherlands!
Stayed in Jyväskylä for 5 Months last year and definitely agree!
@@jangilke Great. Hope you come again.
Sorry for a bit of an overshare, this video triggered something in me and I just felt like I wanted to type this out ...
About 15 years ago my parents split up. My family had a painful few years and I started getting depressed in my mid teens. After a while my Dad met a Danish woman. She was warm, joyous and optimistic, and always, unapologetically herself. This felt quite unique to me back then. I'd been pretty used to the stiff-upper-lip British way but this Danish lady showered me with affection and affirmation and did the same to friends / family in public with no restraint. I was 17 when I first visited Copenhagen in Denmark, it blew me away. I'd lived in Nottingham (UK) my whole life and now I was in a foreign city where they had a different vision of what made somebody happy to what I had seen in my life to this point. I was showered with love, just as I had been by my Step-mother ... I felt accepted. I know this is heavily biased by personal experience, but I feel like the direction of my life was changed by this positive experience in Denmark and SO MANY parts of this video reminded me of that experience. I wild swim every time I visit my Dad in Denmark, and although my UK friends think I'm mental the Danish locals think I'm amateur!!!. I have plans to visit Finland next time I am over in Denmark and this video has made me even more excited for that. Would love to connect with others of the Yes Fam over there!
Huge love, respect and thanks for this channel bringing these experiences to us all
Have to say, as a Finn, im glad to see that you go away from capital area. The most finnish experience comes from the "rural" areas and just in this video, i saw that you get the best finnish culture that most of people not gonna see. love it ❤
Finland has always really fascinated me... it's kinda hard to explain what it is about the country but just the overall atmosphere, the landscapes, the people, nature, the language which is iha vitun ihanankuulostava, the country just has it all and the whole week I was able to spend there last year was really just perfect. The Finns are very humble and friendly people that have a I would say relaxed way of life which is also a big part of why they're so happy. I love this country and I can't wait to move there oneday. Lähetän terkkuja Tsekin Tasavallast teille ihanille, Suomi maa kallis isien 🇫🇮❤
*ihanalta kuulostava 😉
@@janariviik2634 tässä on järkeetä! Kiitos :D
@@janariviik2634 Tai ihanan kuuloista :P
Phahassa tavataan👍
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Oh Yes theory. It’s crazy but you have no idea what it means to me that you posted this video. I’ve solo traveled to 6 countries, took my first solo trip to Finland in 2022 Helsinki and Lapland, and have been in love with this country ever since. Originally from Uzbekistan I’ve lived in the US for over 11 years, and it’s getting worse and worse here. The city I’m from recently began to top the list of most violent places in America, and I’m tired of being scared to leave my house. There is a lot to the topic of Fins being the happiest people, but in comparison, to me Finland is where I found my happiness. So in 4 months I’m planning to attempt to move there with my dog. It’s a huge decision to make. I struggle with anxiety, and my life hasn’t been easy in the slightest, but making this goal come true gives me motivation. Till this day I’m having my doubts and am very scared to make such a move by myself with no support, but to me this video is just another sign to keep going. I just want to live a better life, and I see me doing that in Finland. I’m glad you had a fantastic time! And thank you for covering this. Much love to you all❤️
Welcome and all the best to you ❤❤❤
@@vermillionrot thank you so much!! Same to you always❤️❤️
how will you work there? do you speak finnish?
@@dareal5401 I’ll be working remotely from the states until I get fully settled in. And not yet but I have a Finnish tutor😊
@@mckinleyrachel good for you changing your life that drasticly while having anxiety etc. you will achieve happiness for sure
I love how you had a 100% real Finnish experience! And not a tourist experience! Great video!
One more thing they are so connected with nature and animals. That’s why they are so happy. I have met one girl from Finland once. She was so friendly. I really love Finland people.
As a Finn, the way I interpret it is that we are happy with our quality of life and how the country is being run.
I really take it as "not being particularly *un*happy" and "being content with what you've got". Finns put a TON of value on our own free time, work/life balance, and getting to do what makes us happy, instead of focusing our whole life on the eternal treadmill of "more money more money more money above all else".
Like, sure, everyone would like to have a bit more money, but the vast, vast majority of Finns I know would much take "enough to live comfortably and a good amount of free time" over "shit-ton of cash and zero free time" any day.
Anyone would be happy when don't have to stress over the cost of education, healthcare or living in general.
There is a significantly high trust between citizens and the authorities, as well as between citizens. If you need the government's help, or the justice system, you can believe you will be treated quite fairly. Children can walk to school on their own, it's not particularly dangerous to go out alone or at night and so on. I believe it's critical to keep the trust high.
Really ? or was that sarcasm
Dead serious. There's nothing I love more than travelling abroad but I can't think of a better country in which to be a citizen.
As an Englishman who moved to Finland, i can completely understand why. Hyvä Suomi! 💪🏻🇫🇮
Did u get a citizenship already? Was it hard to lean Suomi?
I’m considering my options now but understand that I’ll probably need to go to work and it will be hard for me to dedicate much time to Suomi
@@Wolf_runner12 i have no idea how hard it is to learn because i have spoken finnish for my whole life but i am sure you can learn, it will propably take some time
I assume for a foreigner it can take you like a year to talk basic finnish@@Wolf_runner12
@@Wolf_runner12one tip i Have For you If you wanna learn Finnish is to not try applying rules from english, because thats just not gonna work
I somehow thought something really special would happen in Finland... But it's actually amazing how happiness is just part of their everyday life, even with just normal & simple things. Love it
I've been to finland a few times and always enjoyed my visits. It is a beautiful country and all the people i've met have been kind. Sometimes silent and reserved, but allways helpful and good company once the ice was broken.
The secret is that Finland actually has 2 countries in it. The Winter-Finland and Summer-Finland. Completely different things. You happened here exactly at the transition period where the country is changing. The Summer-Finland starts from south and slowly moves towards north and Winter-Finland starts from north and slowly moves towards south. Sorry about the confusion.
Snowflake, what are you on?
@@sixten8493Why are you so condescending?
@@sixten8493 He is right tho. During the summer way more people are out, people are happier and there is loads of events.
Massive respect to all the Finns. Wonderful people and a wonderful country.
Love from your distant neighbor, Denmark
Respect. 🇫🇮🤝🇩🇰
Whaddup Rödkorv :D
👩🏻🌾👋🏻😊🇩🇰 Thank you for your kind words! But Denmark a distant neighbor? Not at all! A Nordic group neighbor with the same values.
🍺🍻 Skål from Finland!
🇫🇮❤️🇩🇰
And once or twice in history we have been the same country 😂 thanks to you. 😬😀
We also respect Denmark!!! 😊
I'm really happy that Stefan is apart of the yes family. He really shines in these videos and i love it.
A Finnish person here
The metric used to measure happiness takes into account things such as availability of social services, infrastructure and such.
in that sense Finland is a very happy place by that metric. However, you've really struck the nail on the head with what makes Finland so happy with the enjoyment of simple things and the strong sense of community.
SUOMI PERKELE!
I'm moving to Finland in September for my year abroad, super excited! Can't believe they got Käärijä's sauna lol
Tervetuloa! 😊
Welcome! Hope you enjoy your year here.
Aivan ihanaa!! Tervetuloa tänne!
Same here ! Good luck on your journey ❤
welcome
I get the impression that people from the more rural areas (most of Finland) are very close knit. They know how to "visit" one another in person, get together and have a conversation. There is a feeling of community here. It brings happiness. This is something the high tech modern world has lost.
But at the same time, they don't seem to be sceptical or defensive against outsiders, but seem to love to invite them into this closely knit circle. People in my country also have a very tight community in the countryside but they don't really like outsiders intruding into their space, which makes it very hard to move into one of these communities.
SO do you mean Finland is not a high tech and modern country? Where are from?
@@PuppuPostialways tryna find a problem
@@PuppuPosti I'm not saying that at all! I said the world is high tech and modern. Are you saying Finland is in another world? There see how that works I just did to you what you did to me.
What everyone else who has read my comment understands is that when ppl today use social media and text, email, UA-cam, ticktoc....etc (which is in every country) they lose the ability to interact in person, face to face with one another to an extent. Not everyone but it's noticeable. Because they can communicate without seeing ppl in the flesh loneliness is becoming more frequent. Hence "The loneliness epidemic" I admit I am one of those lonely people and am not afraid to admit it. I am from Iceland, Earth.
@@tickleman127 Thank you tickleman127. 😊 Peace 🕊️ ✌️
Härligt att se äventyr från grannlandet. Staffan du är min super hjälte från Sverige ❤️❤️❤️
Im gate crashing thiis Nordic comment party to say Nordic peeps, you're an awesome bunch and a special congratulatory to Finland for winning the Happiest country for 7 years in a row! Saude from your very very distant Latin neighbor. Great job Yes Theory! Thank you
Sauna is a great part of my life twice a week here in Estonia. Always feel alive after a sauna session.
What should that mean, what do you want to say with that@@primikka6422
@@primikka6422 i dont know where your source is (probably from russian propaganda), but first google results got me survey from err (estionian news) and it says that 4-6% supports putins war
@@primikka6422 Let's not forget that more than 22%+ of Estonia populiation are Russians
Yes!
@@primikka6422 If you are Finnish, you should thank your ancestors for not being in the same boat. At least Estonia has rapidly evolved from its Soviet times and I will always root for them. Elagu Eesti!
Just 1,5 years ago I was visiting Finland up in the North in Vasatokka, and I have to say that Finland definitely deserves the title of the Happiest country in the World. I think it's the empathy and warmth of the people, the community and care for each other are what gives them this title. ❤️
As a Finnish person I'm really happy to see the subtitle translations so great. This really adds to all the other videos, now that I know the quality level.
Usually people in helsinki are not even aware of people outside helsinki and just assume its just as depressing as in helsinki
I live in northern Minnesota and there is a lot of Nordic influence here. Sauna's and extremely cold winters make you feel alive and living in the forest with bears, moose, and wolves all around feels very spiritual. Northern Minnesota is kind of like an American version of Finland!
What town in northern MN ? Once upon time i ended in Perham and met some locals at the bar who were of finish heritage.
@@dalmavino Ely, Minnesota. Super small town right by the Canadian border.
A lot of Finns emigrated to the Minnesota area in the early 20th century. Quite a few went to Ontario, Canada, too. I have some distant relatives living there. I once came across some old immigration papers, which labeled the Finns as "hard workers, but with a strong tendency to unionize", which I found funny albeit true.
@@janbo8331 there is infact a small community in Minnesota named Finland Town, Yle had a reportage about it a while back. Canada has a New Finland
Most Finns/Swedes/Norwagian moved there..Little Scandinavia..
🇺🇸 visited 🇫🇮 6 months ago for the first time. Absolutely loved it! Such fun people, beautiful nature, and saunas are 100% the move. Kiitos Suomi 😊
I hate commenting on videos but I like videos like the this, it’s this shit that makes me smile, and to be able to say that with the way the world is anymore- you and your message(s) that this channel puts out even subliminally is the medicine this world needs.
“One little flicker of light, can erase the dark”
Your channel is that light thank you for videos like this you don’t know how much it helps change mindsets
Genuinely felt the energy of the happiness from this country stransfer onto me!! Just watching! Ended the episode smiling so much and laughing!! ❤ Finland is now on my bucket list!!
What a beautiful video and a beautiful country. I have always liked this country a lot. I'm myself from the not so distant Latvia 🇱🇻 and resonating super much with the finns 🇫🇮 from appreciation for saunas and ice hockey to love for the nature and solidarity.
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As a long time yes theory watcher and a massive Eurovision fan, seeing the sauna truck that Käärijä took to Liverpool for Eurovision 2023, which he also interviewed contestants in was a nice surprise
In Finland, we have this thing called sauna and salmiakki, and let me tell you, it's a truly Finnish experience! Sauna isn't just about sweating it out; it's about löyly, that magical steam rising from hot stones, cleansing both body and soul.
These videos show that there are peoples and places around the world that just enjoy life and are happy just to be..
I'm a Brit, visited Finland a few times for work, loved it, so shout out to my Oulu home slices!
I became interested in Finland because Kimi Räikkönen, my favorite F1 Driver and basically my hero, is from there. Thank you for this video, it gives me a glimpse of the community where Kimi comes from and what makes Kimi Kimi.
Also Staffan with his little mishaps always makes me laugh 😂
As a cynical Finn I have never really been a a believer in the happiness statistic, but this video certainly gave me a new perspective. It made me realize that there actually is quite a lot of beauty in our simple way of life, and that many things that may seem mondaine to us, actually do help us get through the though times and build bonds.
Good job on the video, I had a smile on my face for the whole 25 minutes. Welcome back again guys!
I am so happy you guys went to east side of Finland! People from the Savo-Karelia area are the most joyfull people of Finland. Ignore the sceptics of Helsinki, most of them have never been to Pieksämäki.
Thomas and Steffan make some of the best content, they are a great team together.
I felt like Thomas was kinda being a dick to him in this episode
Thomas and Steffan... Swedish? OK, I understad the mood!
I havent laughed so much while watching yes theory for a long time!
Happy you enjoyed it :)
I love your videos, but I'm freezing just watching you swimming! I love how you connect with locals everywhere you go. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤❤
Perfect timing as I’m leaving for Finland in just a few weeks!! Going to be there for a couple months. Can’t wait. I believe happiness is found wherever you are but looking forward to the nature, the people & the saunas 😊
I am so happy for this video as I am a swede but both parents are from Finland, our family is 3rd generation refugees from the wars and I have only been back twice :(
My grandmothers house is in the north, a place called Luusua. Her childhood home is now a museum!
It makes me so Happy to hear Thomas and staffan speak Swedish for the first time to each other// from a random swede
Det var roligt
I used to work for a very well known Scandinavian company, and I would visit the headquarters on a regular basis. To me it was obvious why they were happy, it was family and wellbeing first, which is the right approach. If you have those two nailed then you'll be happier in your employment. In particular the Finnish people are great, as they don't take themselves too seriously and enjoy a really good time.
18:38 the smile on his face the whole time is SO wholesome! 😂
Nordic folks are super grounded! I was lucky to be part of a Student Exchange Programme for Climate Research between India 🇮🇳 and Sweden 🇸🇪 and it was an awesome experience. Was lucky to meet loads of people from Finland 🇫🇮 also ❤
Finns love India too! I'm glad you liked it here.
I just came back from Finland! I was in Lapland exploring the wilderness. I had the most amazing time, nature and sauna is enough to keep me.happy
I wish the video had been longer! It shows that you enjoyed your time. :) Come back again, greetings from Finland!
I have been waiting for an episode from Finland, thank you! Best regards from this Finn.
For a while, I've been thinking that those who live in more extreme environments seem to be more willing to help others. My theory is that in more harsh conditions, people understand that without help, or helping others, life is too difficult to go at it alone.
You are correct. Back in the day when everyone still rode horses/carriages, it was actually required (not sure if an actual law or just very strict custom) that everyone would give shelter and water (and food, if there was any) to the travellers when needed. However this also required the receiving end to act humble, accept anything given to them- and only take what's enough for them. One of the most known local legends centers around this subject (case of "Lalli"). Ps. I believe intelligence makes for a happy society. Tough times and environment builds intelligence; you cannot survive here by just laying around or living in the moment.
I have been in 2023 the first time in Finland (Jyväskylä and Kuopio) and was definitely not the last time. You immediately feel at home.
Nice people and a low stress level makes them, i'm sure, happier.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Finland, Go 👌
Much Love from Austria 🇦🇹
those things do not correspond with jyväskylä AT ALL. you didn't see the real deal then
@@inhisglory960 How come? :D
Absolutely love this video! So glad you got to experience the life outside of the city :D
As for why Finland is the happiest, I did a research paper on this some time ago. It's actually not so much that we have something special that goes above other countries here, but it's that we have nothing majorly bad that brings our mood down. Homeless rates are super low, we have a safety net in the system to catch people who aren't doing good, and healthcare is affordable. So financial things aren't a problem, like they are in many other countries. But Finns are also super humble, and we usually don't really have big dreams like making a lot of money or having a mansion. The Finnish dream is to have a cottage house by the lake with a sauna. We're really satisfied with the simple life, because just being able to have that simple life is special.
I always enjoy your vlogs Thomas and staffan...the whole yes theory is amazing.. welcome to Kenya, Nairobi
welcome back to finland! I think it's really simple. The thing that makes Finland happy, is security. A high quality of life and strong welfare state that basically makes sure that no matter what your life situation is, you will be taken care of. I love how Stefan analyzed why Sauna is so important in Finnish culture-solitude and meditation or community.
It seems what we're learning from these videos is that people are happiest when they live in a community versus living in a big city. In a city we are focused on the day to day hustle and use social media for entertainment/connection and communities are more about just getting by with day to day life and helping each other. I'm sure there's overlaps for both of those but the balance seems tipped in that direction. What do you think?
Agreed
I agree. For my country America, you struggle to find community if you leave your hometown.
Were too independence and money driven. Its almost like we pride ourselves on stepping over people to get the “american dream”
Theres very little sense of “we are americans so we are together” Idk when and where we lost it but it feels like we see eachother as competition and not family
Finland is my favourite country I have one more video to make from a recent trip there! I love it like no other country! Thank you for making this video I would love to make a video with yes theory! You’re my ultimate goal! To make videos to make people feel happier! Thabk you guys! Keep crushing it
I'm happier just watching this wonderful vlog. Thanks, guys!
The Sauna Finn champion has been literally broiling himself like a sausage for years! What a machine! I always finish on these videos with the biggest smile on my face of the positive vibes. Thanks to the Yes Theory team!
As a Finn, I'll do as our current president and make a 3 point list:
1. Safety. This is above all. Finland is a safe country full stop.
2. Community. Even if people are quite introverted., you can count on a fellow finn in case of need.
3. Trust. Generally speaking, you can trust even complete strangers. When a Finnish person say they will do something, they will. If you agree on something, they stick to it.
Can a person integrate into your society if they respect these principles and not going to cause any trouble?
@@Wolf_runner12 absolutely, although small towns are usually more skeptic about outsiders, but I believe that's just a normal thing everywhere.
best place to integrate is probably at a local bar or workplace in some instances
@@Wolf_runner12 Absolutely. We welcome anyone who respects our culture and is a man of their words. We tend to give everyone a chance, until proven othetwise. Therefore, if you see Finns being racist towards certain minorities, you can be sure there are a lot of bad apples amongst them. An example of this would be how Finns love most Asians (hardworking, polite, learn the language).
Thank you for this episode. As being born and raised in Sweden, I've always held a mild sceptsism to my finnish cousin. This video was a lovley testimony for their national spirit, and I'm glad that they are part of mt scandinavian family . :)
as a Finn this video made me smile, feels great seeing people experience our culture and people :) Glad you liked your time here
I been there 6 years ago pre covid, it was a very peaceful atmosphere in Helsinki, people just minding their business, respectful to you, good manners.
And I loved so much the misty and foggy weather it had when I was there. I remember eating Finnish signature salmon soup in market square pavilion while it was a little rainy outside - super comforting experience. 🌧️🍜
I wish I could go back there one day. As for a tourist, it was a great experience, don’t know about living there
Come back 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
Great video! While the video highlights sauna, avanto, and strong social connections as factors contributing to Finnish happiness, it's crucial to acknowledge the role of societal structures and the welfare state.
The World Happiness Report measures life satisfaction, considering factors like income, health, social support, freedom, trust, and generosity. Finland excels in these areas, creating an environment that supports overall well-being.
While individual factors like sauna and avanto matter, it's the strong foundation provided by societal structures and the welfare state that makes Finland such a happy place to live.
Great comment! Knowing that society will take care of you (to an extent, I have a lot of criticism of our system as well) if you become ill or lose your job, for example, is such an important part when measuring wellbeing. I wish our current government wasn't hellbent on eroding these social safety nets
Thank you for visiting Finland! As a Finn, I would say this was an accurate description of our beautiful country full of sisu ❤
Aah that was beautiful you really captured the spirit that I also felt when i was visiting ❤ such a beautiful country inside and out 😊
Seeing the skin grafts on Timos back is a grim reminder of what extreme temperatures (on either end) can do to your body. It's amazing that he still regularly uses them. Guy's a real one.
I think you really managed to capture the true finnish spirit in this masterpiece
So glad you went to Finland for another awesome video. Keep it up! Finland is my favorite country by far! I’m also happy that you made a proper revisit to showcase the wonders of Suomi! Much love. PS: Staffan nailed the pronunciation nicely!
It makes me so happy to see so many people so happy
Just wanted to leave this out here.
A couple months ago my life sucked ass, I was addicted to weed and would do anything to smoke and feel just a bit of happiness. I luckily quit smoking a couple months back and your videos made me see what live has to offer and how you can be actually be happy by loving and taking care of yourself. I know this might be a bit cringe but just wanted to say, you are not alone in your own problems and there is so much more then just being high etc. Thanks for the lovely videos but especially thank you to this amazing and loving community which has helpend me and made me feel accepted, not alone and appreciated. Its my dream to meet up with the local yes theory fam (and ofc you guys).
Big hugs and love from me.
Proud of you, buddy! Keep shining your light!
@@YesTheory I appreciate it a lot. Thank you for being you! And keep being happy and energetic as always.
I Love all countries, Im sorry to all the finns for what happened at the brutal, devastating koskella finn murder. Finland despite its troubles is a country of resilience ,dedication and innovation, sustainability and a country that takes its national welfare most seriously . I admire Finland for its compelling history, its crossroads of culture and its hospitable kind people that care for one another!!! I love Finland from Trinidad!! 🇫🇮🤝🇹🇹
Thank you. I hope you visit my country someday. You are very welcome to come here. 🇫🇮
Thank you for leading the path yes theory!!❤
I can’t believe that after almost 9 years or so your episodes can still surprise me. Congratulations and big hug from Argentina!!
Immediately know it’s going to be a good video just by the title
it's a good one, we swear
SUOMI MAINITTU! TORILLA TAVATAAN! 🇫🇮
Torille!
Kossu pakkasesta, nyt mennään!
Ei tarvinu kauaa ettiä😂
TORILLE
torilla tavataan :D
Should add “Singing Together” to the list! Music + Community is powerful.
you guys always bring a smile to my face watching these wholesome trips of yours ☺
Visiting Finland at the moment from Czech Republic 🫶
Amazing people and culture despite the weather being quite harsh for most of the year 🔥
Going through a rough patch, glad I have something now to keep my mind off of it for a few minutes.
Hey you! I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through bad things in life but remember; there's always better times ahead. Keep your head up!
@@jaebsky Thanks bro
As a Finn, this is incredible to see! ❤ I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, Finland often gets overlooked.
I think our happiness really comes from our mindset. We're modest. Just grateful for what we have, and drawing joy from the small things in life. 'Sisu' is a great aspect of it too. Call it what you want: confidence, determination, strength, persistence... To me sisu is just believing in yourself and believing you can get through thick and thin. With some sisu you can achieve anything.