The Little Book of Hygge

Danish Secrets to Happy Living

De: Meik Wiking

Narrado por: Meik Wiking

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.

©2016 Meik Wiking (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Loved it and needed this

Was going through a bit of a depressive period when I listened to this and it helped loads with appreciation of the little things. Made some changes at home as a result too which are working well

Might be better to read than listen-but maybe not!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. There were sections that were clearly sidebars/call-outs (recipes, etc.) and do I started to wonder if it would have been better to actually read this instead of listening to it.

But, the accent of the reader added to the feeling you were really getting a feel for hygge from a true Dane. His pronunciation of words was incredibly helpful (never would have said them that way in my head!) and his repetition of the word hygge and it’s other forms made it more easily roll off my tongue when talking about this book with friends.

Learn How to Say Hygge!

Listening to this audiobook read by the author made it clear how earnest he is about this topic, which made it feel less trendy and more charming. He has a lovely, calming voice, and I appreciated learning the Danish pronunciation of hygge.

great Overview of a lifestyle Practice

Loved listening to this cozy book in the hopes of creating a cozy house for my family to live and feel safe in!

Love Hygge

This book was like hot cocoa for the bears and soul.
I listen to it while walking in my forest and think about it walking on the beach.
Loved it so much I purchased all Meik Wiking's books...hard back, kindle and Audible.
Can't finish this review. I'm too busy smiling.

HUGGE

Il learned of HUGGE from a taxi driver on penhagen, I have started to embrace. this book will change your life.

Awesome happiness

Just makes you feel warm inside
Great ideals for us all to take to heart

Very enlightening and delightful 🙂

Great concepts for increasing happiness in life. Loved the conversation about contrasting the stress of life with pleasures. I recommend you give a listen. I think you'll be glad you did

Hard to listen to

This was definitely a great book, just hard to listen to as an audio book

BUY THE REAL BOOK

Keep with the theme of the book and buy the hard copy! It's a beautiful book that would definitely be more enjoyable to read from an actual printed book. Plus, there are recipes and other fun things you'll want printed copies of! I'm sad I only have the audio version!