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The Little Book of Lykke
ABOUT THIS BOOk
Title
The Little Book of Lykke
Secrets of the World’s Happiest People
Published
December 2017
William Morrow
Author
Meik Wiking
Meik Wiking is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, research associate for Denmark at the World Database of Happiness, and founding member of the Latin American Network for Wellbeing and Quality of Life Policies.
The Happiness Research Institute
Which questions does this book answer?
Why Denmark is the happiest country in the world
How we, too, can become happier
What research says about happiness
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Being Connected Is Important - But Not Online
People in a country are happy when they feel a sense of community and when the people are united around a common good
9 out of 10 Danes are happy to pay taxes, even though they are between 45 and 52%
They know that the money is going toward a common good
That it provides a safety net for everybody, including themselves
"bofællesskaber"
= Living communities
Voluntary co-housing arrangements, where people establish their own self-sufficient neighborhoods
A sense of community has been shown to increase happiness
Spending time away from the internet has also been shown to increase happiness. It also leads to...
Reduced loneliness
Higher levels of satisfaction in life
The Connection Between Wealth and Happiness
Wealthier countries tend to rank higher on happiness reports
But that doesn't mean that more money equals happiness
e.g. South Korea has become one of the wealthiest countries, yet has the highest rates of suicides per capita
Experiences Matter
The experiences we have in life directly influence our happiness
But our anticipation of these experiences is also a crucial factor
This also counts for buying products
Buying and owning something is only one part of what makes us happier
The anticipation of getting it plays a big role
...And for fun activities
Being spontaneous is great, but scheduling a fun activity in advance means that we can derive pleasure from the anticipation, too
Happiness Killers
Comparing your wealth to that of others
Being micromanaged
Inequality, both economic and perceived
A Healthy Body and Healthy Mind
Being physically fit leads to more happiness
Danes are happy because they are fit, and one reason they are so fit is that they bike rather than drive
Biking to work reduces a person's risk of premature death by 41%
If you can't bike, then walking is the next best thing
Taking the bus, on the other hand, offers the least happiness
A healthy mind is just as important to happiness
"Shinrin-yoku"
Immersing yourself in nature has great benefits for your psychological health
More Free Time - Yes Please
Denmark has one of the best work-life balances in the world, which is another reason why it's such a happy country
The average Dane puts in 300 fewer work hours than the average American per year
They also provide 52 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Happy Parents
The happiest parents live in Portugal
72% of new parents say that the grandparents play a key role in raising and educating their children
This kind of support leads to more free time and therefore happier parents
