SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living

by Meik Wiking
Morrow. Jan. 2017. 240p. ISBN 9780062658807. $19.99; ebk. ISBN 9780062658814. SELF-HELP
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Wiking (CEO, the Happiness Research Inst.) maintains that the Danes are the happiest people in the world because of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), a concept that embodies atmosphere and experience over things. Some of the elements of hygge involve living in the moment, making relationships a priority, relaxation, equality, and comfort. Wiking offers ideas for finding such well-being in the areas of food and drink (e.g., eat slowly), clothing (e.g., dress for comfort), and in the home (e.g., use a lot of candles). He also claims that one can make an office or cubicle more hygge by organizing potlucks, decorating with plants, and bringing one's dog to work.
VERDICT An exciting and intriguing guide, full of ideas for making everyday life more cozy.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , Mar 01, 2017
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