LIVE A LYKKE LIFE!
A new Danish-born, six-pillar plan will lead you to pure happiness…
We all want to be happy, however it’s often easier said than done. But never fear – Lykke is here to transform your life to fab!
Literally translated as “happiness” (and pronounced “luuhkah”), wellness concept Lykke was born after CEO of Copenhagen’s Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking, studied and collected the secrets of the world’s happiest people and translated them into this six-part guide that’s designed to lead people on the path to eternal joy. Sign us up.
TOGETHERNESS
PILLAR
ONE This pillar is not just about strengthening the bond you share with your besties, it also encourages us to reach out to our community and build relationships there. Think: setting up a book swap in your street or getting your family to agree to a tech-free hour per day.
MONEY
PILLAR
TWO We’ve heard it before, but Lykke reinforces the belief that money doesn’t equal happiness. In fact, Meik suggests we look for richness in experiences instead of in finances. For example, spend time reading a book or exploring a new part of your city rather than splashing cash on a new tech item.
HEALTH
PILLAR THREE If you struggle to drag yourself to the gym every day, you’ll love this one. According to the way of Lykke, people who slave away at the gym aren’t anywhere near as happy as those who incorporate being active into their day-to-day lives, like cycling to work or going for regular walks.
FREEDOM
PILLAR FOUR “Feeling as though you have choices and control over your life makes you feel Lykke,” Meik says. But given how busy and time-poor we are these days, the only way we tend to feel freedom is by how we spend our, well, free time. Make the most of it by adopting timesaving hacks like batch-cooking your weekly meals on a Sunday.
TRUST
PILLAR FIVE This is all about letting go of your competitive side and embracing the benefits of cooperating with your peers, which fosters leadership, decision-making and communication skills.
KINDNESS
PILLAR
SIX Giving to others is guaranteed to up your happiness levels – what Meik calls a “helper’s high”. It can be something as simple as handing out random smiles or compliments, or offering to volunteer for a charity.