--- product_id: 53372527 title: "The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People – Proven Strategies to Improve Your Quality of Life and Wellness (The Happiness Institute Series, 2)" price: "$31.26" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/53372527-the-little-book-of-lykke-secrets-of-the-worlds-happiest store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People – Proven Strategies to Improve Your Quality of Life and Wellness (The Happiness Institute Series, 2) **Price:** $31.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People – Proven Strategies to Improve Your Quality of Life and Wellness (The Happiness Institute Series, 2) - **How much does it cost?** $31.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/53372527-the-little-book-of-lykke-secrets-of-the-worlds-happiest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Join the happiness revolution! The author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge offers more inspiration and suggestions for achieving greater happiness and a better quality of life, by practicing Lykke (LOO-ka)—pursuing and finding the good that exists in the world around us every day. While the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, happiness isn’t exclusively Danish; cultures around the world have their own unique approaches to leading a contented, fulfilled life. For his work at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, based on his extensive happiness research, Meik Wiking travels the globe from Dubai to Finland, Rio de Janeiro to Bhutan, South Korea to the United States, to discover the secrets of the very happiest people. In The Little Book of Lykke , Meik identifies the six factors that explain the majority of differences in happiness across the world—togetherness, money, health, freedom, trust, and kindness—and explores what actions we can take to become happier. As he reveals, we can deepen our blissfulness and contentment with little adjustments in our behavior, whether it’s eating like the French (sitting around a table and savoring our time) or dancing the tango like Argentinians in Buenos Aires. With his trademark warmth and wit, Meik explores the happiness gap for parents, how much money you really need to buy happiness, how we can be healthier without having to go to the gym, how we can learn to build trust and collaboration, how we can help ourselves by helping others, and why our expectations often outweigh our reality. Weaving together original research from the field of positive psychology and personal anecdotes, The Little Book of Lykke is a global roadmap for joy that offers a new approach to achieving everyday happiness that not only improve our own lives, but help us build better communities and a better world. This global roadmap for joy reveals proven strategies to improve your quality of life: Community Building: Learn why togetherness is a cornerstone of contentment and discover practical ways, from Danish cohousing to community gardens, to strengthen your bonds with others. Work-Life Balance: Explore the secret to leaving the office at 4 p.m. guilt-free and find the freedom to prioritize time with family and friends. Health and Wellness: Find out how to be healthier without hitting the gym by integrating movement into your daily life, the way cyclists do in Copenhagen. Acts of Kindness: Uncover the science behind the "helper’s high" and see how simple, kind actions can generate profound happiness for you and those around you. Building Trust: See why trust is a superpower for happiness, from leaving babies to sleep outside cafés in Denmark to creating workplaces that thrive on collaboration. Review: I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice ... - From now on Meik Wiking should release a new book every December and that is how I should start my new year. Always. This is how I started 2017 and how I started this year. Even though I pre-ordered this book and received it the day of its publication, I was hard pressed to pass up listening to the audiobook. I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice to look at too *wink*). I think for many my fascination and desire for hygge to become a huge part of my life was a little strange and as always you have the people jumping at the chance to say something derogatory about a trend. Hygge did become quite a worldwide trend/phenomenon in 2017, but is that so bad? If the idea of Lykke, which is the Danish word for happiness and not a lifestyle choice, took off quite the same way... you know the only downside would be the world would be happier. "The aim of this book is not to belittle the challenges we face. I am painfully aware of the struggles of many, how difficult times are, and how big the stakes are for much of humanity." In this book I was in a perpetual state of goosebumps showing up, several times of passionate "let's do this", and yes, as strange as it may sound, crying. There is a deep desire to be content in life and when you can recognize this does not come from possessions, people, or status, it only serves to increase your desire to find the answer. If in the United States we can't achieve many of the ideas in Lykke on a government level then we need to strive to see them happening on a corporate level and most definitely in the public forum. I would say if you own a business, add this to your reading right now. I would say give it to your employees, your family, your friends. I don't see why everyone shouldn't read this and be touched in one way or another by the idea that we can make our world better and we can find simple ways to be happier and help others to do so too. I can't say that I like this book better than Meik Wiking's Hygge book, but I can say I love how he incorporates EVERYONE. He doesn't only speak to or about the Danish people. Through his research and travels he touches on how other countries are fighting for happiness and how while Hygge is a huge part of Danish culture...they are not in fact the perfect country. He is quick to tell you that your problems will not be solved simply by moving to Denmark and that for some that is not even a plausible endeavor. Read here: You can find happiness (lykke) and implement lifestyle changes (hygge) to your life RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE. I still want to move to Denmark. When the statistics are presented that the United States is one of only two countries in the world not offering compensation for things like maternity leave...it's hard to not get a little disenchanted with your patriotic push. I already can tell you this is going to be a 2018 favorite. If you listen to the audiobook, definitely get a physical copy of the book too because there are graphs and pictures throughout! Review: a perspective on happiness - This book makes you think about happiness in real quantifiable ways. It gives you actionable items that will hopefully breed a happier sense of yourself. I love the parts about engaging with neighbors and doing acts of services as a way to breed happiness. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #73,414 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #468 in Meditation (Books) #678 in Happiness Self-Help #1,864 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,237 Reviews | ## Images ![The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People – Proven Strategies to Improve Your Quality of Life and Wellness (The Happiness Institute Series, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81X3LvrjRTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice ... *by M***S on January 9, 2018* From now on Meik Wiking should release a new book every December and that is how I should start my new year. Always. This is how I started 2017 and how I started this year. Even though I pre-ordered this book and received it the day of its publication, I was hard pressed to pass up listening to the audiobook. I would really like to marry Meik Wiking's voice (oh yes he's nice to look at too *wink*). I think for many my fascination and desire for hygge to become a huge part of my life was a little strange and as always you have the people jumping at the chance to say something derogatory about a trend. Hygge did become quite a worldwide trend/phenomenon in 2017, but is that so bad? If the idea of Lykke, which is the Danish word for happiness and not a lifestyle choice, took off quite the same way... you know the only downside would be the world would be happier. "The aim of this book is not to belittle the challenges we face. I am painfully aware of the struggles of many, how difficult times are, and how big the stakes are for much of humanity." In this book I was in a perpetual state of goosebumps showing up, several times of passionate "let's do this", and yes, as strange as it may sound, crying. There is a deep desire to be content in life and when you can recognize this does not come from possessions, people, or status, it only serves to increase your desire to find the answer. If in the United States we can't achieve many of the ideas in Lykke on a government level then we need to strive to see them happening on a corporate level and most definitely in the public forum. I would say if you own a business, add this to your reading right now. I would say give it to your employees, your family, your friends. I don't see why everyone shouldn't read this and be touched in one way or another by the idea that we can make our world better and we can find simple ways to be happier and help others to do so too. I can't say that I like this book better than Meik Wiking's Hygge book, but I can say I love how he incorporates EVERYONE. He doesn't only speak to or about the Danish people. Through his research and travels he touches on how other countries are fighting for happiness and how while Hygge is a huge part of Danish culture...they are not in fact the perfect country. He is quick to tell you that your problems will not be solved simply by moving to Denmark and that for some that is not even a plausible endeavor. Read here: You can find happiness (lykke) and implement lifestyle changes (hygge) to your life RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE. I still want to move to Denmark. When the statistics are presented that the United States is one of only two countries in the world not offering compensation for things like maternity leave...it's hard to not get a little disenchanted with your patriotic push. I already can tell you this is going to be a 2018 favorite. If you listen to the audiobook, definitely get a physical copy of the book too because there are graphs and pictures throughout! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a perspective on happiness *by J***R on April 14, 2025* This book makes you think about happiness in real quantifiable ways. It gives you actionable items that will hopefully breed a happier sense of yourself. I love the parts about engaging with neighbors and doing acts of services as a way to breed happiness. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasant content *by A***- on June 29, 2025* Pretty good read ## Frequently Bought Together - The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World's Happiest People (The Happiness Institute Series) - The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series) - My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/53372527-the-little-book-of-lykke-secrets-of-the-worlds-happiest](https://www.desertcart.us/products/53372527-the-little-book-of-lykke-secrets-of-the-worlds-happiest) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*