The Little Book Of Hygge by Meik Wiking

Favorite Quote
“To paraphrase one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Winnie the Pooh, when asked how to spell a certain emotion: ‘You don’t spell it, you feel it.’” — Meik Wiking
The Book in One Sentence
The Little Book Of Hygge is about how you can cultivate the hard-to-describe, yet powerful Danish attitude towards life, which consistently helps the country rank among the happiest in the world.
Why should you read it?
Meik Wiking is the CEO of The Happiness Research Institute. He’s also from Denmark, which ranked #1 in the World Happiness Report from 2013–2016. Hygge might sound strange, but this noun, adjective, and verb represents a way of life for the Danish — or, rather, a way of happiness. Wiking takes us through all the meanings behind this word and explains how Danish culture has made it the happiest place on earth.
Key Takeaways
Hygge is a special approach to happiness: a mood, a feeling, an activity even.
Atmosphere is a big part of hygge, so you should make a conscious effort to create the right environment for it.
You can live and experience hygge anywhere and anytime, it is unlimited.