Hygge: The Secret of Danish Happiness. In the UN World Happiness Report, Danes regularly rank first. But how do they manage to enjoy life when the weather is miserable outside, the day is so short that you barely notice it, and at work there is an endless rush? The Danes have their own life philosophy, which is based on several simple rules that create an atmosphere of tranquility, warmth, and friendliness—hygge. Mike Viking, the founder and director of the famous Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, explains what this is all about in his book. Lykke. In Search of the Secrets of the Happiest People. Mike Viking, author of the bestseller “Hygge. The Secret of Danish Happiness” and founder of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, discovered common traits among the happiest people in the world. He found those who managed to add joy and light to their lives and understood what we can learn from them. The author invites readers to embark on a worldwide journey in search of priceless treasures—the keys to happiness. And then it’s up to each person to decide how to use them... The Art of Happy Memories. How to Create and Remember the Best Moments. The 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 sun feel on your face? What was the most delicious dish you have ever tried? Why do music, scents, and tastes suddenly bring back moments that we seem to have long forgotten? Can we learn to create and preserve happy memories that will bring us joy for many years? Mike Viking combines the results of the largest happiness memories research in the world, recently conducted by the Happiness Research Institute, with extensive scientific data, interview materials, diaries, surveys, and experiments. After studying this vast amount of information, Mike explains in simple and understandable language how human memory works, what nostalgia is, and the various ways our brain “records” memories. Most importantly, he outlines actions we can take—not only to improve memory but also to increase our level of happiness.
