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“Being too preoccupied with how a gathering is taking shape, and making obvious attempts to take personal responsibility for the smooth running of an event, will diminish the flame at the heart of hygge.”

Book:The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

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“Adults are not supposed to play. We are supposed to stress, have worries and be too busy dealing with life's problems. But according to a study undertaken by Princeton University and led by Alan Krueger, Professor in Economics and Public Affairs there, we are happiest when we are involved in engaging leisure activities.”

Happiness Hygge Danish Living

Book:The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

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“We were silent, tired, and happy, and it was pure hygge.”

Nature Hygge

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“But one of the main reasons why Denmark does so well in international happiness surveys is the welfare state, as it reduces uncertainty, worries and stress in the population. You can say that Denmark is the happiest country in the world or you can say that Denmark is the least unhappy country in the world. The welfare state is really good (not perfect, but good) at reducing extreme unhappiness. Universal and free health care, free university education and relatively generous unemployment benefits go a long way towards reducing unhappiness.”

Happiness Welfare State Hygge

Book:The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

Source: The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well

“The gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages; the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials...it measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile.”

Lifestyle Hygge

Author:Robert Kennedy

“The word hygge has been sifted to the surface in recent years but the concept is not new. It is a practice as old as sitting around a fire or sharing food with a friend. Words emerge from culture, history, topography and place. They're formed by time and habit and are passed from one generation to the next through stories, rituals and values.”

Values Culture Practice Habit Ritual Hygge Concept

Book:The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

Source: The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

“Hygge is a phenomenon that reflects our way of inhabiting the world. The routines that shape our days locate us - from the places we visit to the small rituals that give us pause.”

Ritual Routine Place Hygge Reflect Pause Shape Visit Inhabit

Book:The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

Source: The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

“At a time of global instability we have become distanced from each other and the environment. We have lost the immediacy, comfort and truthfulness of the literal and actual, and need to find alternative ways to consume and connect. Hygge describes a way of being that introduces humanity and warmth in our homes, schools, workplaces, cities and nations.”

People Humanity Environment Comfort Warmth Being Truthfulness Global Hygge Connect

Book:The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

Source: The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Well

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