The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go”-why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy? In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past.

Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. Written in Meik's warm and funny trademark style, filled with infographics, illustrations, and photographs, and featuring 'Happy Memory Tips', The Art of Making Memoriesis a life-affirming read which show you it's easier than you think to make your life unforgettable.What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking-happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke-shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming book.ĭo you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had? In The Art of Making Memories he brings together his extensive research drawn from the world's biggest study on happy memories (which involved 1000 people from 75 countries), conducted at the Happiness Research Institute, along with data and diaries, interviews, global surveys and studies, and real-life behavioural science and happiness experiments, to explain the nuances of nostalgia, the different ways we form memories around our experiences, and how we can become better at recalling them. Happiness expert Meik Wiking has the answers. Why is it that a piece of music, a smell, a taste can take us back to something we had forgotten? How is it that we remember our first kiss in detail, but barely remember anything of a fortnight's holiday from five years ago? Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. The third book from the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and internationally bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking. Meik's new book will teach you how to create and remember happy moments and will change how you think about happy memories.' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Number One bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan and BBC Breakfast GP They strengthen our identity, sense of purpose and relationships.

'Happy memories are essential to our mental health. 'We love you, you've made us happy.' - Chris Evans

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