“The support stems from an awareness of the fact that the welfare model turns our collective wealth into well-being. We are not paying taxes, we are investing in our society. We are purchasing quality of life. The key to understanding… — 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
