Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking

The Little Book of Hygge is a charmingly beautiful manual that delves into the Danish sensibility where much of their famed happiness centers on “hygge,” or “coziness.”

The book explains how “Hygge” made Denmark the happiest country in the world and how to find this same kind of joy. Hygge has been described as everything from “the art of creating intimacy”, “cosines of the soul”, “the absence of annoyance” to “taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things”, “cosy togetherness” and “the pursuit of everyday pleasures”.

As Hygge is a lot about atmosphere, you’ll need to make a conscious effort to create the right environment. The book highlights five dimensions of Hygge: feeling, sight, smell, sound, and arguably most important, taste.

The main themes of the book are gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life. In short, it is the pursuit of everyday happiness.

Useful takeaways:

• Hygge is a unique way to happiness and a feeling in its own way.
• As Hygge is a lot about atmosphere, you’ll need to make a conscious effort to create the right environment.
• Hygge is commonly believed to have five dimensions; feeling, sight, smell, sound and arguably most important, taste.
• The pursuit of everyday happiness is the main theme of the book.
• Gratitude and savoring the simple pleasures in life are also emphasized in the book.

What I Liked

I loved the format and ideas in the book. Sure, it jumps on a trendy concept, but the actual ideas are fairly timeless and universal.

What I Did Not Like

Not a whole lot – it’s so short and readable that even if it is a bit fluffy and trendy, there’s not a lot of investment in reading it.

Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking

$11.34

In The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking explores the Danish concept of coziness and how it contributes to happiness. He breaks down hygge into five sensory dimensions and emphasizes the importance of creating a cozy atmosphere. The book revolves around themes of gratitude and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. I really appreciated the format and timeless ideas, even if the concept feels trendy. It’s a quick, enjoyable read that doesn’t demand too much from you, making it a delightful introduction to finding everyday happiness. Overall, it’s a charming guide worth picking up.

Pros:

• The book is beautifully formatted and presents timeless ideas.
• It effectively explains the concept of Hygge and its relation to happiness.
• The emphasis on gratitude and savoring simple pleasures is inspiring.

Cons:

• Not a whole lot; it's a bit fluffy and trendy.

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01/15/2025 07:47 am GMT