Hygge

How to Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures with the Danish Secret to Happiness (Healthy Relationships, Book 8)

By: Rita Hayes

Narrated by: Tarryn Sarcone

Happiness the Danish way — Bring more comfort, happiness, and wellbeing into your life

Did you know that the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world?

Did you know that they strongly believe that their environment has a significant impact on their quality of life?

Do you want to adopt the Danish secrets to enjoying simple pleasures?

Then this is the book for you.

Rita Hayes has worked with numerous Danes and one thing remains clear: They hold the key to lasting happiness.

Why? They believe in Hygge – loosely translated as “a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being”.

Hygge is a philosophy that is built on the premise that an atmosphere and experience that is rooted on love, feelings of home, and security is key to living a fulfilled life.

Hygge is centered on ten principles: Atmosphere, Presence, Pleasure, Equality, Gratitude, Harmony, Comfort, Truce, Togetherness and, Shelter.

Who wouldn’t want some Hygge in their lives?

In this book, Hygge: How to Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures with The Danish Secret to Happiness, you will discover:

• How you can lessen the negativity and noise: Increase feelings of self-worth, optimism, mindfulness, self-compassion, and gratitude

• How you can feel safer and calmer: Improve your sleep, regulate your weight, lessen stress, and reduce the need for unhealthy coping mechanisms

• How you can foster better relationships: Foster togetherness, feelings of comfort and safety, trust, intimacy, and connection

• And so much more!

You don’t have to live in Denmark to incorporate Hygge in your life.

Let Hygge show you the path toward a general sense of happiness, peace, and comfort without even leaving your home. Grab this book and get started today!

©2025 Rita Hayes (P)2026 Rita Hayes

Easy to listen to

Nice easy to listen to and follow , with practical advice and techniques. for anyone who needs a little guidance

A great introduction to hygge!

I’ve never heard of hygge before but recently I did see that Denmark has consistently been ranked as one of the happiest places in the world so I decided to give this a listen. Once again Rita Hayes has written a simple yet interesting book about improving your life so you can also achieve a sense of happiness or hygge. I thought the suggestions in this book were very useful and not at all too complicated to incorporate into my daily life. While listening to the narrator’s voice I realized that this book gave me a great deal of hygge and I instantly knew that listening to other audiobooks while tucked away under pillows and blankets would definitely be on my list of things to make my life cozy. If you’re interested in finding ways to make your life more comfortable and achieve a sense of wellbeing/happiness while also learning a bit about Danish culture give this a listen!

Love it!

I felt like just listening to the book was Hygge! I loved the content and the sound of the narrator's voice is so soothing! I finished the book on my commute home last night and was kind of melancholy that I had completed it, it's been truly enjoyable.

Danish guide with secret of happiness

The narrator did an amazing job narrating in a simple, easy-to-understand language, making the concept of this book clear. There's an introduction explaining what you're expecting from this audiobook. Followed by four chapters, each one has its own theme. Chapter 1: Hygge for self-care, etc. The author did an excellent job creating this audiobook with the Danish secret to happiness and well-being in your life. I didn't know that the people of Denmark are considered the happiest in the world. That is something new I learn today. I had some questions popping into my head. What? are other secrets do Danish people have besides being happy? Did you know that Danish people believe that Hygge is a philosophy that is built on the premise that an atmosphere and experiences that are rooted in love. That is very interesting to know. If you want to know more about Hygge, I recommend that you too listened to this audiobook. It will help you to learn more about their secrets and how they can help you. Archive your own happiness. I give it more than five stars.

HYGGE - A Better Way of Life

Hygge: How to Enjoy Life's Simple Pleasures with the Danish Secret to Happiness
~Rita Hayes
Happiness isn’t a destination - it’s a living, breathing space you create, one cozy moment at a time. Hygge by Rita Hayes captures that truth and wraps it in the gentle warmth of candlelight and shared laughter. This isn’t a self-help manual shouting motivation from the rooftops. It’s more like a soft-spoken friend handing you a cup of tea, guiding you back to the simple joys that modern life has buried under digital noise and endless to-do lists.
Rita Hayes explores why the Danes - consistently ranked among the happiest people in the world - seem to have unlocked the secret to lasting joy. And that secret? Hygge. At its heart, Hygge means comfort, connection, and a deep sense of well-being. Hayes breaks down the ten guiding principles - Atmosphere, Presence, Pleasure, Equality, Gratitude, Harmony, Comfort, Truce, Togetherness, and Shelter - and shows just how easy it is to weave them into your daily routine. She highlights how the Danish approach turns ordinary routines - sharing a meal, lighting a candle, sitting quietly with someone you love - into anchors of peace and contentment. The book gently opens the door to a life where happiness doesn’t depend on location or luxury, just small acts of mindfulness, simplicity, and love.
What stands out in Hayes’s writing is her authenticity. There’s no pressure here to overhaul your lifestyle or force happiness through sheer willpower. Instead, she invites you to slow down, exhale, and rediscover the spaces that feel like home. The passages about fostering better relationships are powerful - she doesn’t just talk about connection; she shows how to create it, through gratitude, sincerity, and presence. Her voice is soothing but sure, full of warmth and quiet conviction. This isn’t a quick “feel-good” read; it’s a guide to building emotional resilience, finding gratitude in imperfection, and strengthening the threads that connect you to others.
The pacing flows like a conversation on a rainy afternoon - not rushed, not lazy, but just enough to keep your heart and mind engaged. Each section transitions naturally, allowing the reader to absorb the philosophy without being overwhelmed. The atmosphere Hayes creates feels true to her message - calm, kind, and deeply human. You can almost imagine the glow of soft lights, a blanket wrapped around your shoulders, and the peace of knowing you’re exactly where you need to be. It’s less about instruction and more about immersion, where life slows down just enough for you to notice how beautiful it can be.
If you’ve been craving a slower pace, more calm, or a reminder that happiness doesn’t live in constant busyness, Hygge is the perfect starting point. It’s grounding, gentle, and full of practical wisdom. The book radiates serenity, offering small shifts that lead to a big change in how you experience your life every day. Find your corner of calm - it’s waiting for you. Available now on Amazon and Kindle.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.