The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People (The Happiness Institute Series) Hardcover – Illustrated, December 26, 2017

This book makes you think about happiness in real quantifiable ways. It gives you actionable items that will hopefully breed a happier sense of yourself. I love the parts about engaging with neighbors and doing acts of services as a way to breed happiness.

Loved this book! I like the approach and the comparative stats and the thoughtful suggestions and commentary that follow. I saw a few reviews about how it goes into politics; and it does (in a way; it discusses differences in policies across countries) but for a purpose. He highlights things that different governments are doing and how they impact the happiness of that country (or lack of). Because unfortunately a lot of that stuff impacts your level of stress and it might be worth changing for a happier world. So I think it’s important to mention. They look at why Denmark has been the happiest country in the work, and a lot of it is government policies and programs that serve the public, on top of just the culture. There are however many other things that contribute to happiness included here. It’s not all politics! I love the art and his writing style is beautiful. This has a permanent place on my shelf.

My book is printed upside down and backwards 😂😂

From now on Meik Wiking should release a new book every December and that is how I should start my new year. Always. This is how I started 2017 and how I started this year. Even though I pre-ordered this book and received it the day of its publication, I was hard pressed to pass up listening to the audiobook. I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice to look at too *wink*).I think for many my fascination and desire for hygge to become a huge part of my life was a little strange and as always you have the people jumping at the chance to say something derogatory about a trend. Hygge did become quite a worldwide trend/phenomenon in 2017, but is that so bad? If the idea of Lykke, which is the Danish word for happiness and not a lifestyle choice, took off quite the same way... you know the only downside would be the world would be happier."The aim of this book is not to belittle the challenges we face. I am painfully aware of the struggles of many, how difficult times are, and how big the stakes are for much of humanity."In this book I was in a perpetual state of goosebumps showing up, several times of passionate "let's do this", and yes, as strange as it may sound, crying. There is a deep desire to be content in life and when you can recognize this does not come from possessions, people, or status, it only serves to increase your desire to find the answer.If in the United States we can't achieve many of the ideas in Lykke on a government level then we need to strive to see them happening on a corporate level and most definitely in the public forum. I would say if you own a business, add this to your reading right now. I would say give it to your employees, your family, your friends. I don't see why everyone shouldn't read this and be touched in one way or another by the idea that we can make our world better and we can find simple ways to be happier and help others to do so too.I can't say that I like this book better than Meik Wiking's Hygge book, but I can say I love how he incorporates EVERYONE. He doesn't only speak to or about the Danish people. Through his research and travels he touches on how other countries are fighting for happiness and how while Hygge is a huge part of Danish culture...they are not in fact the perfect country. He is quick to tell you that your problems will not be solved simply by moving to Denmark and that for some that is not even a plausible endeavor. Read here: You can find happiness (lykke) and implement lifestyle changes (hygge) to your life RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.I still want to move to Denmark. When the statistics are presented that the United States is one of only two countries in the world not offering compensation for things like maternity leave...it's hard to not get a little disenchanted with your patriotic push.I already can tell you this is going to be a 2018 favorite.If you listen to the audiobook, definitely get a physical copy of the book too because there are graphs and pictures throughout!

Wife is loved the book so much I ended up ordering all 3

I love learning about other cultures and what customs others do for happiness. I highly recommend this book to learn about Hygge.

Loved the first book about hygge, but this book is on another level. It’s more about finding and creating happiness in your own life and the components that we can hone and keep in balance so that we can be happy and help others find their own happiness. This book is just filled with rainbows and statistics. It’s the best balance of the two that I have ever known!

A companion to the Little Book of Hygge, this book starts an investigation into what makes people (and specifically the world’s happiest people) happy.The book was filled with studies, examples, and ideas.Here you can learn what the main things that make people happy are, how to go about incorporating them into your daily life, and seeing how other people and places have already done so.My biggest complaint about the book, were the political overtones. If you’re trying to steer clear of political viewpoints, then you will probably want to avoid the book.Likewise, I did feel that the author was trying to make out that other countries should be the same as Denmark, which sounds idyllic until you realize that cultural differences can easily make something positive into something negative.Putting all that aside though, the book was an intriguing little read. With a slew of ideas for happiness, and kindness, you will probably find yourself feeling inspired, and inclined to do at least one random act of kindness before the day is out, and wondering just how you can raise community spirit.This book is best read alongside his Little book of Hygge, since they complement each other rather well.