Denmark It’s one of the happiest countries of the world. The happiness of the danes is a source of inspiration for many people and institutions because it is directly related to their welfare state. One of the leading experts on global happiness was born and lives in Denmark: Meik Wiking. executive director of Copenhagen Institute for the Pursuit of Happinessresearcher of the World Happiness Database and founding member of the Latin American Network of Wellbeing and Quality of Life PoliciesMeik Wiking is considered the happiest man in the world by The Times. It is he who is primarily responsible for the word hygge is known throughout the planet and, today, is about to launch her fifth book: The Art of Danish Living: How to find happiness in and out of work (it will be published in Spain by Editorial Libros Cúpula on September 10). “This is one of the most valuable books I have ever researched and written (…) If you are trying to find balance in your work life or need some advice for your daily routine, I hope this book helps you find purpose and the joy you are looking for,” he explains.
3 phrases that the happiest Dane in the world says to himself every day
Meik Wikinglecturer and collaborator in many well-being and happiness institutions and publications, revealed in an article published in make it, 3 phrases that every Dane says to themselves every day and that they are of great help to build a happier life. They are simple but loaded with wisdom.
1. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes”
According to Wiking, it is an old expression that is part of the danish culture and that has its reason for being in the friluftsliv – love for outdoor living-, an attitude that it shares with all Scandinavian countries. “Denmark has 365 days of rain a year, or at least it feels that way. If we only went out when it was sunny and warm, you would rarely. The good news is that we firmly believe that most conditions climatic can be enjoyed, as long as you dress for the occasion,” he explains.
- The opinion of psychiatrist Phil Stutz: “It is important to be aware that the pain, uncertainty and constant work are parts of human life. We cannot deny any of them but recognize them in our lives and learn to handle them without stopping. It is constant work that will allow us to manage the first two. Every decision has to end in action, in forward movement“.
2. “Shall we do some hygge?”
“He hygge “It is a cornerstone of Danish culture and lifestyle,” explains Meik Wiking. “It is perhaps best described as the art of creating a pleasant and warm atmosphere. Hygge is both a verb and an adjective. So something can be “hyggelig
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