Quote by Meik Wiking

“the quality of our social relations has been shown to be one of the best predictors for our emotional well-being.”

— Meik Wiking

“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

“Hygge is appreciating the simple pleasures in life and can be achieved with very little money.”

— Meik Wiking

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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