In this engaging discussion, Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and author of insightful books on hygge, shares how to make the holiday season cozier and more memorable. He explains the Danish concept of hygge and how it helps create a warm atmosphere, particularly through decorations, scents, and festive traditions. Wiking also explores the power of lasting memories, suggesting ways to curate joyful experiences. From candlelit gatherings to embracing tolerance during family interactions, he offers tips for a more fulfilling holiday season.
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Hygge Lighting
Create a cozy Christmas atmosphere by using many candles.
Danes associate hygge with warm, soft candlelight, making it a key element for a hyggelig Christmas.
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Candlelight Family Time
A Canadian family found that lighting candles during dinner extended their family time.
The warm atmosphere encouraged storytelling and conversation, adding a hygge touch to their meals.
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Christmas Decorations
Enhance Christmas coziness by adding decorations.
Decorations make a space feel smaller and enclosed, contributing to a more intimate and hyggelig atmosphere.
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In 'The Little Book of Hygge,' Meik Wiking explores the Danish concept of hygge, which is roughly translated as 'the art of creating intimacy' or 'cosiness of the soul.' The book is divided into 14 chapters that cover various aspects of hygge, including light, togetherness, food and drink, clothing, home, and more. Wiking argues that hygge is a key factor in Denmark's high ranking in the UN World Happiness Report and provides practical advice on how to cultivate this atmosphere of comfort and contentment in everyday life.
The Art of Making Memories
How to Create and Remember Happy Moments
Meik Wiking
In 'The Art of Making Memories', Meik Wiking explores the science behind forming and recalling memories, highlighting their role in shaping identity and happiness. The book offers practical tips and insights into how memories can be created and preserved to bring lasting joy. It delves into the nuances of nostalgia and how sensory experiences can enhance memory recall.
The holiday season is upon us. It's a time for getting cozy, making memories, and looking forward to the new year ahead.
My guest today has plenty of research-backed insights on how to take each of those things to the next level. His name is Meik Wiking, and he's the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and the author of The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living, as well as The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments. We begin our discussion exploring the Danish concept of hygge, which is the art of getting cozy, and how it helps Danes survive their long, harsh winters. Mike also discusses his research on how to create lasting memories. We then combine these ideas to explore how lighting, food, scent, and more can help you inject more hygge into the holiday season, and make Christmas and the coming year your most memorable yet.
You'll want to grab a hot cocoa and wrap yourself in a blanket before cozying up to this show.
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