{"id":62,"date":"2021-06-16T09:55:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T09:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happinessinfinland.com\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-09-06T14:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T14:42:09","slug":"etusivuosio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/happinessinfinland.com\/?page_id=62","title":{"rendered":"Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are incredibly proud that <strong>Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year<\/strong> in the 2026 World Happiness Report. Clearly, we are doing something right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may wonder why our website features so many images of Finnish nature. Research suggests that Finns\u2019 close relationship with the outdoors may play an important role in our happiness. Spending time in forests, by lakes and surrounded by nature is a natural part of everyday life for many Finns. Family, friends and a deep sense of trust in other people and society also contribute significantly to Finnish wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission is to help people around the world understand what <strong>Finnish happiness is really about<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We bring together existing research and introduce you to Finnish researchers and experts who explore happiness, wellbeing, meaningfulness, working life and the foundations of a good life. Whenever you want to learn more about Finnish happiness, we help you find the right knowledge and the people behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also want to share what research can teach us and help people, workplaces and organizations around the world flourish. 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