Let’s set things straight. Yes, money matters for happiness. If you’ve ever had to choose between putting food on the table and paying the electricity bill, this is not news to you. While money is not a guarantee of happiness, being without money is a common cause of stress, worry and unhappiness.
I work at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. No, we don’t eat ice cream all day and stare at puppies. We look at data, studies and evidence to understand why some people are happier than others and what we can do to improve quality of life. One of our focus areas is how to decouple wealth from wellbeing. How can we get bang for our buck when it comes to happiness?
This is what hygge is all about. Hygge, a Danish tradition that has recently become a global phenomenon, is, after all, about living the good life on a tight budget. It is the enjoyment of simple pleasures. It is the art of creating a nice, warm, comforting atmosphere. While inflation is rising, we are all still in pursuit of the good life — and hygge can be a vital ingredient in this endeavour as it does not require a fat wallet. Far from it. Hygge is not extravagant and wasteful, it’s about making the best of what you have.
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I work at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. No, we don’t eat ice cream all day and stare at puppies. We look at data, studies and evidence to understand why some people are happier than others and what we can do to improve quality of life. One of our focus areas is how to decouple wealth from wellbeing. How can we get bang for our buck when it comes to happiness?
This is what hygge is all about. Hygge, a Danish tradition that has recently become a global phenomenon, is, after all, about living the good life on a tight budget. It is the enjoyment of simple pleasures. It is the art of creating a nice, warm, comforting atmosphere. While inflation is rising, we are all still in pursuit of the good life — and hygge can be a vital ingredient in this endeavour as it does not require a fat wallet. Far from it. Hygge is not extravagant and wasteful, it’s about making the best of what you have.
As the nights draw in and costs keep rising, hygge is back
While money is not a guarantee of happiness, being without money is a common cause of stress, worry and unhappiness.