New York Times Bestseller
Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this
definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and
well-being.
Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik
Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge.
Loosely translated, Hygge--pronounced Hoo-ga--is a sense of comfort,
togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an
experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we
love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe."
Hygge is the sensation you get when you're cuddled up on a sofa, in cozy
socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It's that feeling when you're
sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a
candlelit table. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on
a crisp blue-sky day.
The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to this cornerstone of Danish
life, and offers advice and ideas on incorporating it into your own
life, such as:
- Get comfy. Take a break.
- Be here now. Turn off the phones.
- Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles.
- Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe.
- Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most
definitely Hygge.
- Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.
From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together to
dressing hygge, Wiking shows you how to experience more joy and
contentment the Danish way.
