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It's a Good Day!

Can stress, malaise and loneliness be beat by sharing a smile? Saturday the 15th of June is the very first "Good Day" in Finland - billed by organizers as a "revolution of caring". The idea is to have some fun and promote both physical and mental well-being in the spirit of Restaurant Day and Cleaning Day.

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Image: Mika Kanerva / Yle

The core of the concept revolves around volunteer activities and just being good neighbours. The idea is to lower the threshold to getting out and enjoying life with others, on a jog or an impromptu picnic, any activity whatsoever.

A recent street survey in central Ostrobothnia asked people what they think would make this "Good Day" particularly good. Many said seeing friends, visiting the sick and elderly, or just cooking a meal with someone.

Also high on the list were very simple ways to brighten the day - asking "how are you?”, sharing a hug, or giving someone a smile.

More on the very first Good Day in Finland can be found in English here.

Sources: Yle