Finland Offering Free Vacations to Learn How to be Happy

The happiness report measures happiness differences using six major variables: "wealth, healthy life expectancy, having someone to rely on in times of distress, generosity, freedom, and trust, the last measured by the absence of corruption in business and government."

The report, authored by a team of independent experts and released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, examines aspects such as average income and mental and physical health. The report's data is mostly derived from Gallup's Global Poll.

After previous success, visit Finland is now offering ten people the opportunity to visit the nation and learn how to be joyful like the Finns. The "Masterclass of Happiness" is slated for four days in June at the Kuru luxury retreat in Finland's Lake Region.

According to the Visit Finland website, all travel and hotel expenses will be covered, including a private room, access to a private sauna and spa, and all other "necessary facilities." According to the website, the vacation includes workshops with Finnish professionals to learn about natural crafts, food and well-being, and health and balance.

Submissions are now available until April 2, with applicants required to submit a Reel demonstrating why they "may secretly be a Finn" as part of their application. According to the website, the participants will also be videotaped during the visit and the footage will be used for Visit Finland advertising.

According to Heli Jimenez, senior director at the governmental agency Business Finland, national happiness in Finland "stems from a deep interaction with nature and our down-to-earth lifestyle: it's not some supernatural state." She described it as a "talent that may be learned."