CHAPTER 3 - GLOBAL GLEE

Question 1

The Annual World Happiness Report measures global glee based on which six key factors?

Answer 1

• Having someone to count on, in times of trouble
• Health life expectancy
• Income/GDP per capita
• Freedom from corruption (trust)
• Freedom to make decisions (equality)
• Generosity (Kindness)

Question 2

From the concept Danish italics Hygge and Swedish italics lagom, to Japanese italics Ikigai and African italics Ubuntu, what is the common denominator?

Answer 2

Connection

Question 3

Global happiness habits involve connection with:

Answer 3

• Our community (each other)
• Our natural environment (our planet)
• Our present moment (right now)
• Our true purpose (which brings meaning to our lives)

Question 4

The African concept of Ubuntu focuses on what? (3)

Answer 4

• Community
• Kindness
• Ethic to Reciprocity

Question 5

Roughly translated, Ubuntu means what?

Answer 5

Humanity towards others

Question 6

What is the core ethos of Ubuntu?

Answer 6

Empathy

Question 7

Which personality embodied and personified Ubuntu?

Answer 7

Nelson Mandela

Question 8

Translated from Hawaiian, Ho’oponopono means what?

Answer 8

To make right

Question 9

Fundamentally, Ho’oponopono is a healing practice about?

Answer 9

Forgiveness, Gratitude and Compassion

Question 10

This is a Japanese tradition of finding a purpose in life, which has been attributed to the lengthy life expectancy of the Japanese

Answer 10

Ikigai

Question 11

Many centuries old, Ikigai means “______” and it is our connection to this sense of purpose that gives our lives meaning.

Answer 11

A reason for being

Question 12

The core principle of the Swedish tradition of Lagom is ___?

Answer 12

Balance

Question 13

The lagomesque Swedish concept of “_____” also enables Swedes to prioritise their work-life balance, including social gatherings over coffee and “me-time”

Answer 13

Fika (a break from doing)

Question 14

“_____” is the real Turkish delight. When translated, it means “pleasure”, yet it is specifically about the pleasure of presence.

Answer 14

Keyif

Question 15

Feeling calm, relaxed and connecting to “_____” lies at the core of keyif

Answer 15

Present Moment

Question 16

Keyif moments are those when we are…

Answer 16

Fully engaged with our surroundings and feel peaceful and relaxed

Question 17

Keyif could be considered the Turkish version of “____”

Answer 17

Mindfulness

Question 18

Norwegians have a strong connection to “___” and to their heritage

Answer 18

Nature

Question 19

Jordnær translates as “____”

Answer 19

Nearness to Earth

Question 20

This nearness to the earth is also about being outdoors and connecting with nature, which is deemed as a Norwegian entitlement and is a part of a law known as “allemannsretten” meaning “____”

Answer 20

Everyone’s right to roam free

Question 21

Although there is no direct translation of this word, Hygge suggest a cosy and calm feeling of “____”

Answer 21

Well being

Question 22

Why do many countries rank so low in the happiness charts?

Answer 22

The existence of inequality between ethnicities, gender and social class negatively impacts on happiness

Question 23

“_____” is not a contributor to happiness

Answer 23

Wealth

Question 24

Full form of GNH

Answer 24

Gross National Happiness

Question 25

As stated in the opening paragraph of the 2017 World Happiness Report: “Increasingly, _____ is considered to be the proper measure of social progress and the goal of public policy.”

Answer 25

Happiness