If you ever see any articles or polls on the happiest places on earth (excluding Disneyland of course!), Denmark is always leading the pack. So what is their secret? Part of it is Hygge. I don't think there is an equivalent word in English that can properly translate it but here is one explanation: "Hygge is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. It is about an atmosphere and an experience. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe." Sounds great doesn't it?
Part of it is physical - bringing plants into your home, paying a lot of attention to the lighting in your home, using lots of candles, having a simple approach to home decor.
Part of it is social - spending a lot of time with family and friends, leaving work at a reasonable time so that you have that time with people.
Even if you only a find a couple of take-aways from the book, I think it is worth your time to read it!
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