CHAPTER 3 - GLOBAL GLEE Flashcards
The Annual World Happiness Report measures global glee based on which six key factors?
- 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)
From the concept Danish italics Hygge and Swedish italics lagom, to Japanese italics Ikigai and African italics Ubuntu, what is the common denominator?
Connection
Global happiness habits involve connection with:
- Our community (each other)
- Our natural environment (our planet)
- Our present moment (right now)
- Our true purpose (which brings meaning to our lives)
The African concept of Ubuntu focuses on what? (3)
- Community
- Kindness
- Ethic to Reciprocity
Roughly translated, Ubuntu means what?
Humanity towards others
What is the core ethos of Ubuntu?
Empathy
Which personality embodied and personified Ubuntu?
Nelson Mandela
Translated from Hawaiian, Ho’oponopono means what?
To make right
Fundamentally, Ho’oponopono is a healing practice about?
Forgiveness, Gratitude and Compassion
This is a Japanese tradition of finding a purpose in life, which has been attributed to the lengthy life expectancy of the Japanese
Ikigai
Many centuries old, Ikigai means “______” and it is our connection to this sense of purpose that gives our lives meaning.
A reason for being
The core principle of the Swedish tradition of Lagom is ___?
Balance
The lagomesque Swedish concept of “_____” also enables Swedes to prioritise their work-life balance, including social gatherings over coffee and “me-time”
Fika (a break from doing)
“_____” is the real Turkish delight. When translated, it means “pleasure”, yet it is specifically about the pleasure of presence.
Keyif
Feeling calm, relaxed and connecting to “_____” lies at the core of keyif
Present Moment
Keyif moments are those when we are…
Fully engaged with our surroundings and feel peaceful and relaxed
Keyif could be considered the Turkish version of “____”
Mindfulness
Norwegians have a strong connection to “___” and to their heritage
Nature
Jordnær translates as “____”
Nearness to Earth
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 “____”
Everyone’s right to roam free
Although there is no direct translation of this word, Hygge suggest a cosy and calm feeling of “____”
Well being
Why do many countries rank so low in the happiness charts?
The existence of inequality between ethnicities, gender and social class negatively impacts on happiness
“_____” is not a contributor to happiness
Wealth
Full form of GNH
Gross National Happiness
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.”
Happiness
