

Meik uses data, interviews, global surveys, and real-life experiments to explain the nuances of nostalgia and the different ways we form memories around our experiences and recall them-revealing the power that a "first time" has on our recollections, and why a piece of music, a smell, or a taste can unexpectedly conjure a moment from the past. 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.

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 audiobook.Do you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had?
