Live Happily Like A Scandinavian!
According to a recent survey, five out the top ten "happiest"
countries in the World are Scandinavian countries.
How is that possible considering the dark and dreary
Winters the people have to endure.
Well, it's easy and it may have to do with their
thinking, their positive thinking.
That's right and if a bad attitude is something you're
dealing with and you'd like to change, perhaps
some tips from your friends in Denmark, Sweden or Iceland
may help.
The tips:
a) Count Your Blessings-
Instead of living for more money or that bigger, more expensive
car, focus on the things you do have, family, friends, hobbies,
and time just to be.
Studies show that taking time to appreciate what you do have,
will help you feel happier and less stressed.
Another secret- showing more gratitude releases relaxing doses
of the feel-good chemical dopamine.
To show more gratitude and count your blessings,
take some time during the day or right before bed, and think
of at least one thing you're grateful for.
b) Stop Competing-
Concerned about your coworker making more? Or do you spend
time wondering how a celebrity spends their money?
Scandinavians make about the same (in pay) so they don't use a minute
of their time thinking about what their
neighbor makes or their coworkers purchase of
a house or car. Spending time worrying about others
only makes you unhappier.
Instead, take time to think about what you really need to make
yourself happy and then go about making changes so those things can come true.
c) A Tip From Iceland-
The formal greeting in Iceland is Komdu soell, literally means
"come happy" and they don't say goodbye, they say-"go happy"
These pleasant turns of phrases help them stay upbeat.
Because the language and happiness centers of the brain
are so closely linked, the brain can't tell the difference between
what we say and what actually is.
So, remember--positive words go a long way in brightening
up your day. And also important- the Icelanders use these
tips despite a few hrs. of Sun each day in the Winters.
That's it- and if you want more tips on how the
people of Scandinavian countries may hold the key
to living well into your 80's and 90's without diabetes,
strokes, heart attacks, depression and Alzheimers,
head online to Amazon.com/the kindle store and download
a copy of The Nordic Secrets To Perfect Health!
See title at right.
According to a recent survey, five out the top ten "happiest"
countries in the World are Scandinavian countries.
How is that possible considering the dark and dreary
Winters the people have to endure.
Well, it's easy and it may have to do with their
thinking, their positive thinking.
That's right and if a bad attitude is something you're
dealing with and you'd like to change, perhaps
some tips from your friends in Denmark, Sweden or Iceland
may help.
The tips:
a) Count Your Blessings-
Instead of living for more money or that bigger, more expensive
car, focus on the things you do have, family, friends, hobbies,
and time just to be.
Studies show that taking time to appreciate what you do have,
will help you feel happier and less stressed.
Another secret- showing more gratitude releases relaxing doses
of the feel-good chemical dopamine.
To show more gratitude and count your blessings,
take some time during the day or right before bed, and think
of at least one thing you're grateful for.
b) Stop Competing-
Concerned about your coworker making more? Or do you spend
time wondering how a celebrity spends their money?
Scandinavians make about the same (in pay) so they don't use a minute
of their time thinking about what their
neighbor makes or their coworkers purchase of
a house or car. Spending time worrying about others
only makes you unhappier.
Instead, take time to think about what you really need to make
c) A Tip From Iceland-
The formal greeting in Iceland is Komdu soell, literally means
"come happy" and they don't say goodbye, they say-"go happy"
These pleasant turns of phrases help them stay upbeat.
Because the language and happiness centers of the brain
are so closely linked, the brain can't tell the difference between
what we say and what actually is.
So, remember--positive words go a long way in brightening
up your day. And also important- the Icelanders use these
tips despite a few hrs. of Sun each day in the Winters.
That's it- and if you want more tips on how the
people of Scandinavian countries may hold the key
to living well into your 80's and 90's without diabetes,
strokes, heart attacks, depression and Alzheimers,
head online to Amazon.com/the kindle store and download
a copy of The Nordic Secrets To Perfect Health!
See title at right.
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