Do you dare to step out of your comfort zone?
The Finnish word "sisu" actually goes even further than our Dutch words "resilience" and "resilience. It is indeed about persevering, even or perhaps especially in situations where all odds seem to be stacked against you. Others talk about "going outside your comfort zone," and in fact that amounts to the same thing. Sisu focuses on the inner strength and courage it takes to actually take that step!
Liike on lääke
Movement is medicine
Movement as medicine
Could it perhaps be because of all those ice baths they take? Or is it because a sauna in the backyard does make everyone happy? Either way, the numbers don't lie. Even though the country has many dark moments (such as, for example, 1 sun hour per day in December):
"Finland was named the happiest country in the world for the sixth time this year. What do these Finns do that makes them so happy? They have a special philosophy of life: 'Sisu'. Here's what we can learn from them."
From reading to an action mindset, how sisu can increase your mental resilience. "Sisu begins where your perceived strength ends, making it the key to your unprecedented potential." Read more on the website of Holistik and who knows, maybe you'll get inspired! By the way, the book is also available for download as an audiobook, so that means walking and learning at the same time!
Also come to the forest and strengthen your sisu!
"School is about finding happiness."
"School is about finding happiness" said a Finnish teacher in the documentary Where To Invade Next. For years, education in Finland has been praised for its free approach and the high results that come with it. See a clip by filmmaker Michael Moore here.
Why limit ourselves only to school?
We go on vacation with that idea too, right? So hup, get outside together! The vacations are the perfect time for relaxation, connection and adventure. And you can learn something from it, too.
Nice bonus, right?