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About Meik Wiking
About Meik Wiking
Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark and is a New York Times and The Times Bestselling author.
Meik has been called The Indiana Jones of Smiles and probably the World´s happiest man by The Times.
Besides his work at the Happiness Research Institute, he is Research Associate for Denmark at the World Database of Happiness, and member of the policy advisory group for the Global Happiness Policy Report.
He is the author of two globally bestselling books which have sold 2 million copies worldwide: The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke. His upcoming book is The Art of Making Memories.
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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.
What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking—happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke—shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming book.
Do you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had?
Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy?
The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go”—why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. Meik uses data, interviews, global surveys, and real-life experiments to explain the nuances of nostalgia and the different ways we form memories around our experiences and recall them—revealing the power that a “first time” has on our recollections, and why a piece of music, a smell, or a taste can unexpectedly conjure a moment from the past. Ultimately, Meik shows how we each can create warm memories that will stay with us for years.
Combining his signature charm with Scandinavian forthrightness, filled with infographics, illustrations, and photographs, and featuring “Happy Memory Tips,” The Art of Making Memories is an inspiration meditation and practical handbook filled with ideas to help us make the memories that will bring us joy throughout our lives.
Now more than ever before, our homes need to be a place of comfort, a place to feel safe when we shut the door. Our homes are where we can truly be ourselves, unwind, and create special memories with our family and friends. Inspired by Danish design and traditions, this beautiful new book from Meik Wiking shows us how to turn our home into a cozy sanctuary and live a bit like the happiest people in the world—the Danes. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is the art of surrounding yourself in comfort and is at the core of Danish culture in creating a happy space. With simple tips based on new research from The Happiness Institute in Copenhagen, this book reveals what makes a happy home: including the difference between space and size, the importance of lighting, and how to foster better connections with our loved ones. No matter how much space you have or what your budget is, Meik explains how you can use color, light, and space to create your happy place and celebrate coziness the Danish way.
Nadie sabe más acerca de la felicidad que Meik Wiking. Pero él cree que, aunque podemos aprender mucho de los daneses, las claves de la felicidad están en muchos otros rincones del mundo. Un libro cautivador que nos invita a iniciar esta búsqueda del tesoro de la felicidad a través de historias y ejemplos inspiradores.
Découvrez le bonheur à la danoise !
Pourquoi les Danois sont-ils les gens les plus heureux du monde ? Pour Meik Wiking, directeur de l'Institut de recherche sur le bonheur à Copenhague, la réponse est simple : grâce au hygge.
Sans équivalent français, le terme "hygge" (à prononcer " hoo-ga ") évoque les notions de confort, du vivre-ensemble et de bien-être profond. " Le hygge est une ambiance, une véritable atmosphère " explique Meik Wiking. " C'est profiter de ceux que l'on aime en passant du temps auprès d'eux, avec ce sentiment de se sentir chez soi, en sécurité. "
Le hygge, c'est ce que vous éprouvez lorsque vous vous prélassez sur votre canapé, des chaussettes douillettes aux pieds, emmitouflé dans une couverture douce tout en observant par la fenêtre les éclairs d'un gros orage. C'est le bonheur que vous ressentez lorsque vous partagez une conversation et un délicieux repas avec vos proches autour d'une table ornée de bougies. C'est la chaleur des premiers rayons de soleil sur votre visage un jour de ciel bleu.
Le Livre du Hygge
vous invite à découvrir les grands principes de cette philosophie de vie danoise, avec de nombreux conseils et idées pour l'incorporer à votre quotidien :
Se mettre à l'aise et faire un break ;
Profiter de l'instant présent (et couper son téléphone) ;
Éteindre les lumières et profiter de la lueur des bougies ;
Prendre soin de ses relations et passer plus de temps avec ses proches ;
S'autoriser des petits écarts et mettre de côté les principes de bonne santé (les gâteaux font bien partie du hygge !)
Vivre chaque jour, et chaque café, comme si c'était le dernier.
Après le succès duLivre du hygge, traduit en 31 langues, Meik Wiking revient avec une cartographie de ce qui fait le bonheur dans différents pays autour du monde.
De Dubaï à Rio, Meik Wiking explore et collecte tous les facteurs de bonheur pour nous permettre de nous les réapproprier – ou du moins, de nous en inspirer.
De combien d'argent doit-on disposer pour être heureux ? Quel est le rôle de l'éducation ? Et celui de la famille ? Celui du travail, et de l'égalité entre femmes et hommes ? Une étude globale, visionnaire, par le président de l'Institut de recherche sur le bonheur.
Per capire cos'è la hygge bisogna provarla.
È stare raggomitolati sul divano con chi ami.
È la sensazione di essere a casa, al sicuro, conversando sulle piccole o grandi cose della vita, oppure sorseggiando una tazza di tè da soli.
Chi meglio di Meik Wiking può mostrarci cos'è la hygge? Direttore dell'Happiness Research Institute di Copenaghen, Meik ha passato anni a studiare la magia della vita danese e ora ci spiega come portare un po' di hygge nella nostra quotidianità: dalla scelta della giusta illuminazione a consigli su come organizzare una cena con ospiti e addirittura su come vestirci... Un libro hygge per scoprire che la felicità, molto spesso, è nelle piccole cose.
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