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