The Art of Happy Memories. How to Create and Remember the Best Moments

A new book by the founder and director of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, author of the bestsellers «Hygge. The Secret of Danish Happiness» and «Lykke. In Search of the Secrets of the Happiest People». Do you remember your first kiss? Your first day at school? Or how the first rays of spring sunshine feel on your face? What was the most delicious dish you've ever tried? Why do music, smells, and tastes suddenly bring us back to moments we seemed to have long forgotten? Is it possible to learn how to create and preserve happy memories that will continue to bring us joy for many years? Mike Viking combines the results of the largest study on happy memories in the world, recently conducted by the Happiness Research Institute, with a wealth of scientific data, interview materials, diaries, surveys, and experiments. After studying this vast sea of information, Mike explains in simple and understandable language how human memory works, what nostalgia is, and the different ways our brain «records» memories. Most importantly, he outlines the actions we can take – not only to improve our memory but also to increase our happiness levels.