Hygge Philosophy

Want to be Happier in Your Life? Try these Five Steps

We’re all seeking happiness, right? The very first lines of the American Declaration of Independence say “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” And we pursue happiness like a prize to be won, a great destination, a … Continue reading Want to be Happier in Your Life? Try these Five Steps

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Hygge Philosophy

Meik Wiking: The Little Book of Lykke Blog Tour

Some days it’s just so busy at the office that I never get near a client file… today I’ve been given the chance to post not once, but twice! I was a little bit worried that Meik’s answers to my questions wouldn’t arrive before the end of the day… but here they are! Meik’s second book, The Little Book of Lykke comes out today, and … Continue reading Meik Wiking: The Little Book of Lykke Blog Tour

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Exciting News!! Meik Wiking’s Blog Tour will be here on Thursday!

Yes, that’s right! Meik Wiking is holding a blog tour for his excellent new book, The Little Book of Lykke. I’ve reviewed it already, but on Thursday Meik will be visiting my blog and answering some questions for me PLUS there’ll be an exclusive happiness tip. I can’t wait! Be sure to visit again on Thursday to see what Meik had to tell me about … Continue reading Exciting News!! Meik Wiking’s Blog Tour will be here on Thursday!

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British Hygge, Hygge Philosophy

La Rentrée: Let’s all celebrate a new year.

Last night I slept well. I fell alseep, as usual, listening to a book on Audible (This little tome is a guaranteed sleep aid: not because it’s boring, because it’s not, but because I’ve heard it so many times and I just fall asleep anyway) and woke today refreshed, happy and keen to get to my desk.   Why am I telling you this? Because … Continue reading La Rentrée: Let’s all celebrate a new year.

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A Word for the Weekend: Lykke. It’s Danish for Happiness

This week’s word will be all over the cuddly shelves of the bookshops on September 7th. It’s the word Meik Wiking has chosen for his new book, The Little Book of Lykke. Unlike hygge, this word does have a direct English translation: it means happiness. Okay, so I’ve chosen it as the word for the weekend because the new book (which I reviewed here) is … Continue reading A Word for the Weekend: Lykke. It’s Danish for Happiness

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Autumn Hygge: Look for the Gold at the edges of Life

It’s the last days of August: September is nearly here,and thoughts are turning naturally to the last third of the year. I know that we in Britain live in a country with four seasons, but sometimes I feel we only actually have three: The Months Before Christmas, The Months After Christmas and The Months When You Can’t Really Mention Christmas Without People Looking At You … Continue reading Autumn Hygge: Look for the Gold at the edges of Life

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