

Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.įrom 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.Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Shyima was rescued from four years of child slavery at the age of twelve, and has since created her own (free) life and done all she could to help others avoid her fate.We are taught, and shown by the vast amount of photos in the book, how the Danes live their daily. Denmark has an international reputation for being one of the happiest nations in the. According to statistics, the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, and according to the author, their ‘hygge’ lifestyle is the reason for this. Guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need. 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: Hygge is all about living better, how to live ‘in the now’, calmly and more happily. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on a crisp blue-sky day. It’s that feeling when you’re sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a candlelit table. 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 is about being with the people we love. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. Loosely translated, Hygge-pronounced Hoo-ga-is a sense 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. Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being.
