Book Log 2021 #42: The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking

Hygge is a Danish concept for a feeling of comfort and happiness brought on by being with people we love in a favored setting. Think of being curled up by the fire with the drink and individual of your choice.

I missed that hygge had a moment in the US (I'm sure the morning talk shows covered it), which is what helped bring this book about. Denmark is often listed as one of the happiest countries on Earth, and in this book Wiking (the CEO of something called the Happiness Research Institute) explains what hygge is and how to live a more hygge-centric lifestyle.

Suffice it to say there's a reason why hygge only had a moment in the US. It's focus on slowing down, unplugging, and living more intentionally doesn't really align with the common American grind-first mindset. That being said, I liked the book and thought its suggestions were achievable, assuming you can fit them in between side hustles.