By immersing herself in the happiness inducing danish life style, helen hardly had to think about altering her own behaviors. She didn't decide to reduce her work week or prioritie socializing. And she didn't stay in denmark just for that trial year. Her family found real happiness there, so they made it their permanent home. But what does helen's success mean for those of us horrified by the prospect of a danish winter?
People who live in some places are happier than others. But if you move to a happy country, happy city or happy district, will it make you feel better? And what can do if you can't uproot from your current home, can you make sad spaces happier?
Dan Buettner introduces us to his "Blue Zones", and explains why these places score so highly in wellbeing surveys. Helen Russell tells her story of moving to one of the happiest nations on earth...in bleak midwinter. And Texan Jason Roberts admits he had to break the city laws to make his neighborhood in Dallas a bit nicer.
For further reading:
Helen Russell - The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country.
Dan Buettner - The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People.
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