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The Art of Danish Living

The Art of Danish Living

How to Find Happiness In and Out of Work

Summary

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge, comes a beautifully designed guide on how to get more out of work and live like the happiest people in the world: the Danish.

'A wonderful book' Chris Evans

We often look to the Danish lifestyle as a utopia: they enjoy long summer holidays and the cosiest, hyggelig winters, but their happiness isn’t just limited to their free time. Almost two thirds report high job satisfaction, and 58% say they would continue working even if they won the lottery.

But what exactly are the ingredients of happiness at work?
And how can we live more like that?

Meik Wiking, the world’s favourite happiness expert, is back with more of his wise-yet-simple insightful advice on nurturing a sense of purpose, building trust between you and your manager and enjoying freedom in your role. Backed by his research and designed with his trademark style, this book is sure to improve your happiness.

We will spend around a third of our lives at work, so why not feel happier while we do it?

'Such a lovely book' Ranvir Singh, on Lorraine

Reviews

  • A wonderful book - I couldn't wait to read it
    Chris Evans

About the author

Meik Wiking

Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark and is a New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling author. Meik has been called The Indiana Jones of Smiles and probably the World's Happiest Man by The Times. He is the author of four globally bestselling books which have sold over 2 million copies worldwide: The Little Book of Hygge, The Little Book of Lykke, The Art of Making Memories and My Hygge Home.
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