“Introversion is often wrongly linked with shyness, and although social events are not for everyone and might leave an introvert overstimulated and exhausted, social introverts do exist (just as calm extroverts do).” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“the quality of our social relations has been shown to be one of the best predictors for our emotional well-being.” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“One of the reasons for the high level of happiness in Denmark is the good work–life balance, which allows people to make time for… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Hygge is appreciating the simple pleasures in life and can be achieved with very little money.” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Time spent with others creates an atmosphere that is warm, relaxed, friendly, down-to-earth, close, comfortable, snug, and welcoming. In many ways, it is like… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“But one of the main reasons why Denmark does so well in international happiness surveys is the welfare state, as it reduces uncertainty, worries… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Nobody takes center stage or dominates the conversation for long stretches of time. Equality is an important element in hygge—a trait that is deeply… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“But one of the main reasons why Denmark does so well in international happiness surveys is the welfare state, as it reduces uncertainty, worries,… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“The key to surviving four seasons in one day is layers. You should always bring another cardigan. You can't hygge when you are cold.” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Once you get out of Copenhagen airport, you may think you have walked on to the set of a ninja movie. In Denmark, everyone… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“To paraphrase one of the greatest philosophers of our time-Winnie-the-Pooh-when asked how to spell a certain emotion, "You don't spell it, you feel it.” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Happiness consists more in small conveniences or pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happens but seldom.” — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“In the basal forebrain there is something called the nucleus accumbens. It is a part of the brain’s reward system and has a significant… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things. It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Memories of a pleasurable event are stored in the cerebral cortex so we won’t forget them. It may sound strange, but in a way,… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
“Introversion is often wrongly linked with shyness, and although social events are not for everyone and might leave an introvert overstimulated and exhausted, social… — Meik Wiking Copy Share Image
