Stylist explains how the Finnish concept of “sisu” could help us all deal with the overwhelm of modern life.
, author Joanna Nylund explains that it can also imply “stoic determination, hardiness, bravery, tenacity and resilience”., etymologically, “sisu” comes from a Finnish root word that implies ‘inner’ or ‘inside’, explaining why it’s so often associated with internal motivation and discipline. As thePut simply, it can be summed up as a sense of “stick-with-it-ness” in difficult times, something we are struggling with to some extent right now.
“You could say that sisu is energy, determination in the face of adversities that are more demanding than usual”While Finland was fighting a war in the brutal cold of winter when the concept was first picked up by, in her book, Nylund says that the mindset can be applied to more common obstacles in every part of life.
Nylund goes on to explain that the key to embracing and exhibiting sisu lies in “an action-oriented mindset.” “You don’t brag about having sisu,” she writes, “you just let your actions do the talking.” “It contributes to physical and mental wellbeing and helps you communicate with your partner, family members and colleagues. You can raise your kids to have sisu. You can use it as the basis for leading an active, healthy life; you can leverage it to progress toward your goals, and it might even help you find happiness.”According to, this also involves taking moments to show yourself some kindness. “Recall moments in your life when you embraced your inner strength.
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