These books help explain the reasons behind what makes some people and places happier than others, and how these lessons can be used to increase the happiness levels in our own life.
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well
Authors: Meik Wiking,
The CEO of the Happiness Research Institute of Copenhagen finally reveals why Danish people are so happy. And it’s because of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-ga). Hygge is a feeling of comfort, togetherness and wellbeing. In this book, Wiking shows you how you can develop hygge, in ways like eating cake and lighting candles, to make your life more fulfilling.
The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World’s Happiest People
Authors: Meik Wiking,
The Little Book of Lykke takes you on a different kind of tour around the world and introduces you to the unique concepts of happiness. From tango in Argentina to dining in France, this book is filled with the little things that have created some of the happiest people in the world. Discover an approach to life that will make every day a happy day.
The Conquest of Happiness
Authors: Bertrand Russell,
In 1930, revolutionary philosopher Bertrand Russell studied the causes of unhappiness in the world, despite better accessibility to apparent sources of joy. Almost a century later, his discoveries still stand true. What he shares in this book is timeless advice to make your life better and give you happiness in every imaginable way.
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
Authors: Jonathan Haidt,George K. Wilson
An award-winning psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, gives you 10 revolutionary ideas extracted from different civilizations of the world. And they are all focused on one thing — happiness. His research-backed discoveries, insights and wisdom are sure to change your life and bring you closer to your own source of happiness.
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World
Authors: Eric Weiner,
What is happiness and where do you find it? The Geography of Bliss attempts to answer what leads to happiness across different cultures – whether it is democracy for Switzerland, lack of choices in Singapore, the Bhutanese Gross National Happiness Index or the generally happy people in Ashville, North Carolina. The book is written with engaging wit and surprising insights, that is sure to transform your understanding of happiness.
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