Introduction

When the World Happiness Report was released on March 20, Finland was named the World’s Happiest Country for the sixth year in a row. This week, Heli Mende of Visit Finland joins host Paula Felps to talk about why the country has earned that designation so frequently and explain how it inspired the country to offer a Masterclass of Happiness that will be held in June. Heli talks about happiness, Finland-style, how they developed the masterclass, and shares some of the things we all can do to enjoy that same kind of well-being no matter what country we’re in.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How being named the World’s Happiest Country has affected Finland.
• The value of connecting with nature and how that influences Finland’s happiness.
• The surprising role that saunas play in the country’s overall well-being.