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The book is a cool dive into the Danish idea of ‘hygge’ – a cozy, fuzzy feeling of comfort and contentment. The author takes us on a tour of this unique cultural vibe, showing how the Danes rock the art of feeling snug.
How to integrate hygge elements into your lifestyle for emotional happiness/coziness? Consider adding a few of these items into your day:
Candles
Warm drinks
Chocolate
Meat
Cakes
Fireplace
Wooden pieces
Cooking/baking
Books
Cozy clothing
Blankets and cushions
Ceramics
Paper and pen
Music
Company
Relaxed attitude
Being present in the moment
Key Takeaways:
1. Cozy Vibes: Hygge is about cherishing simple pleasures like candles, soft blankets, and hot drinks and creating a warm, cozy environment.
2. Cherish Connections: The book emphasizes the importance of fostering meaningful connections with friends and family and sharing genuine moments of joy and togetherness.
3. Live in the Moment: Hygge teaches us to relax, appreciate the present, and find joy in everyday life.
4. Create Hygge Spaces: Making spaces at home that feel relaxing, like cozy reading spots, is a big part of hygge.
In a nutshell, “The Little Book of Hygge” offers a refreshing perspective on finding happiness in life’s simple joys. The author’s tips make it a great read for anyone wanting to add warmth and happiness to their lives.
#hygge #denmark #shortbooks #philosophy #nonfiction
How to integrate hygge elements into your lifestyle for emotional happiness/coziness? Consider adding a few of these items into your day:
Candles
Warm drinks
Chocolate
Meat
Cakes
Fireplace
Wooden pieces
Cooking/baking
Books
Cozy clothing
Blankets and cushions
Ceramics
Paper and pen
Music
Company
Relaxed attitude
Being present in the moment
Key Takeaways:
1. Cozy Vibes: Hygge is about cherishing simple pleasures like candles, soft blankets, and hot drinks and creating a warm, cozy environment.
2. Cherish Connections: The book emphasizes the importance of fostering meaningful connections with friends and family and sharing genuine moments of joy and togetherness.
3. Live in the Moment: Hygge teaches us to relax, appreciate the present, and find joy in everyday life.
4. Create Hygge Spaces: Making spaces at home that feel relaxing, like cozy reading spots, is a big part of hygge.
In a nutshell, “The Little Book of Hygge” offers a refreshing perspective on finding happiness in life’s simple joys. The author’s tips make it a great read for anyone wanting to add warmth and happiness to their lives.
#hygge #denmark #shortbooks #philosophy #nonfiction
The Dane in me absolutely loved this book. I don't live in a culture that explicitly honors the concept of hygge, but reading this made me want to follow its precepts: Taking the time to cultivate relationships, intentionally creating memories with loved ones, and enjoying the small pleasures of life. (Sidenote: I highly recommend listening to the audiobook so that you don't have to question your own pronunciation of "hygge.")
I received this book back in April as part of a Birchbox limited edition box and found the book enjoyable. This would be a fast read but I read it sporadically before bed over the last few months, in between other books. I finally read the last several chapters while home sick. My life is already very much hygge-like so it was nice to know there was a name & description for the love of coziness and intimate settings. I love the monthly breakdowns of hygge activities that are special to each month. Hygge is so necessary in this busy world. Savor moments.
interesting, but not going to change your life.
The number one message seems to be that lighting is important. I believe that, but I might not believe it as strongly as the Danes.
The messages are mostly good. Keep things simple. Treat yourself. Think ahead to ensure your comfort. Have lots of relaxed European friends who enjoy coming over for board games. Sounds simple, but hard to execute in real life.
The number one message seems to be that lighting is important. I believe that, but I might not believe it as strongly as the Danes.
The messages are mostly good. Keep things simple. Treat yourself. Think ahead to ensure your comfort. Have lots of relaxed European friends who enjoy coming over for board games. Sounds simple, but hard to execute in real life.
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
I read this book as a summer book club from my work, and I think it had some good points on how to achieve more happiness. It talked a lot about how to connect with people and disconnect from the outside world/technology on a more regular basis. I liked the advice it gave!
I actually listened to the audiobook version as read by the author Meik Wiking himself which I feel added an extra "this is nice" factor to its contents offering his own lens on his writing. This book explores the concept of Hygge from a "Happiness Expert's" and a Dane's perspective as it attempts to define the concept, illustrate its fundamentalism in Danish culture/history, and how the author might go about bring Hygge into their own lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen and felt the concept of Hygge is something that seems familiar and inviting to me.
Meik's book has great structure which links back to his Hygge Manifesto which is presented early in its pages covering all avenues of daily life, at home and at work. I adore the anecdotes and the imagery created by the author in his narrative, and feel tempted to even take inspiration from some of his activity ideas to bring a little extra cosiness into my life.
It is almost a shame the book is so short. On the one hand it keeps his ideas succinct and easily traced, but its such a happy book in its own writing that I found myself seeking more pages. Oh well, I suppose I will have to read some of his others.
In summary, I really enjoyed the book and it has inspired some ideas for introducing some extra Hygge into my own life. A concept that on reflection I would submit relates to the term "wholesomeness" in addition to the presented potential translations of: cosiness, tranquility, and intimacy with one's self or a small group.
Meik's book has great structure which links back to his Hygge Manifesto which is presented early in its pages covering all avenues of daily life, at home and at work. I adore the anecdotes and the imagery created by the author in his narrative, and feel tempted to even take inspiration from some of his activity ideas to bring a little extra cosiness into my life.
It is almost a shame the book is so short. On the one hand it keeps his ideas succinct and easily traced, but its such a happy book in its own writing that I found myself seeking more pages. Oh well, I suppose I will have to read some of his others.
In summary, I really enjoyed the book and it has inspired some ideas for introducing some extra Hygge into my own life. A concept that on reflection I would submit relates to the term "wholesomeness" in addition to the presented potential translations of: cosiness, tranquility, and intimacy with one's self or a small group.