Every year, when the United Nations releases the World Happiness Report, Denmark consistently lands right at the very top. But if you visit Denmark in the middle of a dark, rainy November, you might wonder: How can people living in this cold, windy country be among the happiest on Earth? The secret to Danish happiness…

A friend recently asked me an honest question: “Anni, why are you writing this book? You are always so optimistic. Maybe you won’t be able to sell it, and maybe no one will buy it.” My answer to that is simple: Yes, I am optimistic. I am a deeply positive person, and I have always…

It all began about a year and a half ago with a very special, thoughtful Christmas gift. My eldest son, Nicklas, gave me a book called “Mom, Tell Your Story” so I could pass my memories down to my family. It was not a cheap book, and he put so much love into finding it.…