Every year, the World Happiness Report publishes a report, ranking the happiest countries in the world. In the last 7 years, for the general age group, Finland has been the happiest country, while for young people under 30, it is Lithuania.
"Lithuania regained its independence not long ago," says Anastas Kairys, a professor in the psychology department at Vilnius University, adding: "This means that young people under 30 have spent their lives in independent Lithuania, while the other age groups, under the difficult occupation of the Soviet Union".
Since that period (March 11, 1990, when the states recognized its independence. Lithuania was the first country to declare independence from the Soviet Union, followed by Kazakhstan), Lithuania's economy has improved significantly. In 2004, Lithuania became a member of the European Union. "Lithuania has gone through a big transformation in its economy and society, so I think they are the main factors for the happiness of this country. It is strong, safe and has modern democracy", underlined the professor.
He further showed some reasons why he thinks that Lithuania is the happiest country in the world for people under 30 years old:
People have many options
Lithuania's growing economy offers young people not only more money, but also more opportunities. "This means that they have opportunities for education, travel, to choose the activities that they enjoy and if you see Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, you will meet people who look happy and who do what they are happy to do." Kairys says.
Another reason for it is, of course, "open-door" education, which enables young people to acquire new skills and try themselves in many careers. "We have a high level of people with university or college degrees", said Anastas Kairys.
They prioritize family and loved ones
Family ties are strong in Lithuania, and in fact, young people live with their parents for a long time. Even if they are educated or work in different cities from the family, Lithuania is a small country, which allows people to visit family often.
On the other hand, older Lithuanians know how to protect their children and although the latter may have independence, they can still rely on family members.
They are grateful for the things they have
You know that expression "Comparison is the thief of happiness"? Think and reflect: You compare yourself with the development of others, you feel bad and this is where you start to lose happiness. In the case of Lithuania, young people tend not to compare themselves and make their own experiences, go at their own pace and engage in activities that bring them happiness.
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