

Hygge: Conscious Coziness as a Survival Strategy
26 snips Dec 31, 2024
Meik Wiking, founder of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of The Little Book of Hygge, shares insights on the Danish concept of 'hygge,' which translates to coziness. He reveals how Danes prepare for winter by creating warm, inviting spaces that enhance well-being. The discussion highlights the link between hygge and happiness, focusing on the importance of simple pleasures and meaningful connections. Meik also addresses how small changes in environments can foster joy and resilience during challenging times.
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Happiness Research
- Meik Wiking's career focuses on measuring happiness, understanding its variations, and improving quality of life.
- He emphasizes a broad definition of happiness, encompassing meaning, joy, and satisfaction.
Defining Happiness
- In Copenhagen's Happiness Museum, visitors define happiness diversely, from relationships and music to even lawnmowers.
- This highlights happiness's subjective nature and the need for a wide definition.
Measuring Happiness
- Break down happiness into smaller components to study it scientifically.
- Analyze aspects like meaning, joy, social connection, similar to analyzing the economy with inflation and GDP.