The Little Book of Lykke - Meik Wiking

#LookForLykke

As CEO of The Happiness Research Institute, based in Denmark (often called the world's happiest country), Meik Wiking is ideally placed to take us on a treasure hunt for Lykke, happiness. He takes us through plenty of research into the things that make people happy all over the world. Chapters explore the 6 key factors in the World Happiness Report - togetherness, money, health, freedom, trust and kindness. In each there is evidence and information about what Meik has discovered. Plus lots of ways we can bring a bit more lykke into our lives.

One of my favourite things I've learned is that libraries in Ancient Egypt and Greece used to have signs saying that you were entering a healing place for the soul. As a book lover I can completely believe this! 

The book inspired me in so many ways, to look up volunteering opportunities and set up apps such as Be My Eyes, which helps blind and partially sighted people. It made me want to get out in nature and do more walking. Take the scenic route rather than just the quickest. I really enjoyed finding out about happiness in different countries. I listened to an audio copy from the library but now I really want my own copy! I also plan to read Meik's earlier work, The Little Book of Hygge.

Obviously the perfect drink while contemplating happiness is a full on hot chocolate with all the trimmings. Make your favourite and top however you like. I may have gone a bit over the top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles and edible glitter!