Society · 17 min
The Little Book of Hygge
By Meik Wiking
This episode explores how the Danish concept of Hygge offers a path to profound contentment by embracing simple pleasures and genuine connection in daily life.
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17 min
What it is about
Well-being, Danish culture, simple living, connection
Who it is for
If you often feel a quiet exhaustion from the constant chase for more, this will resonate as a gentle invitation to find deep satisfaction in the overlooked moments of daily life, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, brings a unique blend of empirical research and cultural immersion to explain why Danes consistently rank among the world's happiest people.
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