An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy--including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courageForget hygge--it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows readers how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year.Topics include:Movement as medicine: How walking, biking and swimming every day are good for what ails us--and best done outside the confines of a gymNatural mood boosters: Cold water swimming, steamy saunas, and other ways to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depressionForest therapy: Why there's no substitute for getting out into nature on a regular basisHealthy eating: What the Nordic diet can teach us all about feeding body, mind and soulThe gift of sisu: Why Finns embrace a special form of courage, grit and determination as a national virtue - and how anyone can dig deeper to survive and thrive through tough times.If you've ever wondered if there's a better, simpler way to find happiness and good heath, look no further. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering book shows us how to achieve it.
✔ Author(s): Katja Pantzar
✔ Title: The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (590 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0143132997
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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