I’m a psychologist in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do

According to the World Happiness Report, for five years in a row, Finns have ranked as the happiest people in the world.

People in 156 countries were asked to rate their lives on a scale of 0 to 10, with the worst possible life being a zero. Social support, life expectancy, generosity and absence of corruption are some of the factors that are looked at.

I am often asked what makes people in Finns so happy.

Here are three things we don't do to maintain a high quality of life.

The famous line by a Finn is, "Kell' onni on, se onnen ktkekn." It is roughly translated as "Don't compare or brag about your happiness."

Finns really care about material things and overt displays of wealth.

I once ran into a man who was very rich. The man was pushing his child in a stroller. He chose public transportation over buying himself a car or hiring a driver.

That is what success looks like in every other country.

If you want to be happy, focus on what makes you happy rather than what makes you successful. If you want to be happy, you need to set your own standards, not compare yourself to others.

Nature is important to 87% of Finns because it gives them peace of mind, energy and relaxation.

Four weeks of summer holiday are available to employees in the country. We use that time to visit the countryside. To the point of no electricity or running water in the house is a good place to start.

Many people have access to nature at their doorsteps in a lot of the Finns. I live next to a park where I walk on a daily basis.

Spending time in nature makes us feel better and gives us a sense of personal growth. Even if you just buy a few plants for your home, there are other ways to add greenery.

According to research, the happier the citizens are, the higher the levels of trust.

The honesty of citizens was tested in a lost wallet experiment. 11 out of 12 wallet were returned to their owner.

Finns value honesty and trust one another. You can be pretty sure that you will get your phone back if you forget it in a library or on the train.

A lot of kids take a public bus home from school.

Think about how you can make a difference. How can you get more people to trust you? How can you support policies that build on trust?

Frank is a psychologist and philosopher who studies the basics of happiness. He is a lecturer at the university and the author of a book on finding a meaningful existence. You can follow him on the social networking site.

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