Sisu

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Sisu


Question # 1 What does Sisu mean?


Sisu means to not give up.

https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20791784/finding-sisu/


Sisu is accepting what is.

https://matadornetwork.com/read/finnish-concept-sisu/


Sisu is embodied by people, who hold on to hope.

https://youtu.be/UTIizGyf5kU


Sisu is a reserve of power enabling extraordinary action to overcome challenging situations.

https://youtu.be/UTIizGyf5kU


Sisu means to have extraordinary determination and

courage in the face of extreme adversity.

https://youtu.be/UTIizGyf5kU


Sisu could be seen as a social glue that helped define the nation after Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength


Comparable to Sisu is the Japanese expression ganbaru, which means going tenaciously through rough times. Also, the British stiff upper lip is comparable with Sisu.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength


Question # 2 How can you bring Sisu into your life?


Connect with nature, for example by breathing in fresh air. That will boost your productivity and calm your mind.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a31953173/finnish-sisu-what-it-is/ https://matadornetwork.com/read/finnish-concept-sisu/


Experience some silence every day.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a31953173/finnish-sisu-what-it-is/


Read books, for example at libraries.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a31953173/finnish-sisu-what-it-is/


Prioritize alone time to reset, restore and re-centre your mind and body.

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a31953173/finnish-sisu-what-it-is/


Question # 3 What are some problems about Sisu?


Sisu denotes an element of stubbornness and silent relentness.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength


Sisu can make it difficult to admit weakness

and ask for help.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength


If you persevere for too long and try too hard, you might end with burnout.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength


Sisu can make people accept overly difficult challenges, demand too much of themselves and their loved ones, or plough stubbornly onwards in the wrong direction.

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/what-is-finnish-sisu


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