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With this best-selling book, you’ll discover why the Danes are the happiest people in the world, and how you can transform your home into a place of peace and relaxation. Meik introduces us to the concept of hygge as a feeling of comfort and togetherness. Try the Japanese art of “forest bathing” and surround yourself with trees and nature. Breathe in that oxygen and listen to the sounds.
Take a flask of hot chocolate with you on a long walk. Try this lightweight Thermos which won’t weight you down. One of the reasons for Denmark getting voted as one of the happiest nations in the world is, they practice hygge. Denmark has long and cold winters, hence people have to stay indoors to survive the cold and so they created hygge that focuses on home entertainment. Apart from entertainment, you can see the Danish values and culture deeply ingrained in the concept of hygge. Benefit from the natural hygge of coming in from the cold. Put cozy clothes on, have a hot drink and curl up in front of the fire. Rosy cheeks and a burst of endorphins: ultimate hygge. If you’re a fan of all things Scandinavian (like we are), then you’re probably no stranger to the term “hygge”.The concept of hygge aligns with well-being and self-care. It’s about creating a space and a lifestyle that supports relaxation, comfort, and mental well-being. Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are- Mason Cooley Blankets and cushions Make your workspace a more pleasant place to sit: declutter and clean, add a plant and some photos of loved one and/or places you love. I promise it will make a difference.
Host an afternoon tea – possibly the most hygge meal of all! Don’t forget a pretty cake stand to make it feel a little extra special.
Hygge is personal and can be interpreted differently by individuals. What brings a sense of hygge to one person might be different for another. It’s about discovering what makes you feel content and peaceful. Hygge is all about appreciating the simple pleasures of life by living in the moment. In other words, being mindful and being present. If you want to experience hygge, switch off your phones and other distractions and indulge fully in the hygge activity you choose. Hyggekrog Self-care: Looking after yourself with a good book, a delicious meal and a hot bath is absolutely hygge.
While hygge is mostly practiced indoors due to the miserable weather, you can practice hygge outdoors and in other seasons too. “It is all about the atmosphere and the experience”, says Wiking. Make your own outside space more hygge, by adding comfortable seating, solar lighting, blankets and cushions. Voila – an extra room to your home! I’m a huge fan of hanging twinkly solar lanterns everywhere. In one sentence, hygge is creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life including good food and good people. Many of the hygge activities mentioned here might be the things we do normally without giving it a name. Yes, hygge need not be or is not something that only the Danes or the people in Nordic countries do. In fact, people practice hygge in different countries under different names. Danish people give great importance to spending time with family and it is said that they have low expectations in life which makes them happy. Isn’t it true? It is when we have high expectations and when we don’t achieve them, we are angry and unhappy. Hygge is all about celebrating life’s little moments. It must be the ability to find contentment in the little and everyday mundane things, that make them the happy people they are. Ultimately, all you need is to spend more time doing the things you love, in places where you feel the most comfortable.Join – or start! – a book club. Your local library, community centre or bookshop might already have one, but you’ll also find that local Facebook groups are often full of likeminded people who’d love to join a new one.
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