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Lessons from Sweden and Denmark on Work-Life Balance
Nordic countries like Sweden and Denmark offer valuable lessons on work-life balance. Seasonal factors like weather can impact mental well-being, as seen in Sweden where July is more pleasant than January. Denmark's transition to a shorter work week after World War II aimed to employ more people and involved a shift from agriculture to industry, leading to increased female employment in childcare roles.