The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living

**__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. **the International, New York Times And Sunday Times Bestseller, With Over A Million Copies Sold Around The World** Denmark Has An International Reputation For Being One Of The Happiest Nations In The World, And Hygge Is Widely Recognised To Be The Magic Ingredient To This Happiness. Hygge Has Been Described As Everything From The Art Of Creating Intimacy, Cosines Of The Soul, The Absence Of Annoyance To Taking Pleasure From The Presence Of Soothing Things, Cosy Togetherness And The Pursuit Of Everyday Pleasures. Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It Is Not Really Important How You Choose To Pronounce Or Even Spell 'hygge'. What Is Important Is That You Feel It. Whether You're Cuddled Up On A Sofa With A Loved One, Or Sharing Comfort Food With Your Closest Friends, Hygge Is About Creating An Atmosphere Where We Can Let Your Guard Down. The Little Book Of Hygge Is The Definitive, Must-read Introduction To Hygge, Written By Meik Wiking, Ceo Of The Happiness Research Institute In Copenhagen. The Book Is Packed Full Of Original Research On Hygge, Conducted By Meik And His Team, Along With Beautiful Photographs, Recipes And Ideas To Help You Add A Touch Of Hygge To Your Life. THE INTERNATIONAL, NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need. Denmark has an international reputation for being one of the happiest nations in the world, and hygge is widely recognised to be the magic ingredient. Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not really important how you pronounce or even spell it. What is important is that you feel it. Whether you're cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends, hygge is about creating an atmosphere where we can let your guard down. The definitive, must-read introduction to Hygge , written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, this book is packed full of original research, recipes and ideas to help you add a touch of hygge to your life. 'The best qualified author . . . cosy and engaging' Sunday Express 'Infectiously positive . . . the best beginner's guide' Mail on Sunday 'This book explains everything you need to know about the Danish art of living well' Metro 'Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight ... 'You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit and even how to dress. Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world "The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounce Hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. It is about gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life. In short, it is the pursuit of everyday happiness." -- Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge.'Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world