For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has taken first place in the ranking of the happiest countries in the world, according to the World Happiness Report.
Her secret lies in Sisu, which may resemble a dish from Japanese cuisine but is not.
This is the philosophy of life of the Finns, which helps them achieve all their goals.
The word does not have a literal translation, but this is because it refers to a number of things and behaviors, which are part of the positive mindset and the mindset of success and growth, one of the secrets of the Nordic country that has helped its people to build more enjoyable, happy and successful lives.
The term became widely known in the 1940s
According to the website This is Finland, the term began to spread around the world in the 1940s, when a New York Times article tried to explain what Sisu was and why it had become the basis on which Finns built their lives their.
Harvard University says that success and happiness go hand in hand and that we can achieve both through good habits and the right attitude.
Sisu includes several key elements such as will power, determination, perseverance
"Etymologically, Sisu comes from a Finnish root meaning 'inner' or 'within'. This is one of the reasons why it is sometimes translated as inner strength,” explains This is Finland, but it is much more than that and can become a philosophy of life.
The Sisu Farms website states that Sisu includes several key elements such as willpower, determination, perseverance and logical action in the face of adversity.
“Sisu is not instant courage, but the ability to sustain that courage. It is the quality that allows them to stand on their own two feet, move forward and learn something from past failures,” the site adds.
This is something that can be applied to various areas of life. Sisu, for example, helps people to have courage, stay calm and persevere when there are problems at work, see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow rather than excuses to give up, or fight to save a worthwhile relationship.
The term seeks to help people understand that they can face the challenges of life, relationships and work and that they can overcome them with perseverance and determination.
It's about making the most of your willpower to avoid giving up or giving up at the first sign of trouble.
Source: in.gr