For years, I have wanted my home to be a space known for peace, love, and contentment. I wanted to live the ultimate cozy life….A life filled with simple, quiet moments with my family. It was not until a few years ago that I learned the term for it. Hygge. By origin of the Norweigan language, this Danish concept embodied all I wanted to encompass.
What is Hygge?
According to Merriam Webster, Hygge fosters a sense of coziness, contentment, and well-being.
Simply put, making more time to live in the present moment. Stopping to smell the roses, leaving space in our life where days are not planned with overwhelming schedules, and open arms of simple joys are all on the path of living a life of contentment.
How do you pronounce Hygge?
Hygge has an interesting pronunciation that many find a challenge to say. While I do not speak the language, I went on the hunt. I have read several versions of how to pronounce it. Wanting to do more than just read the word, I dug a little deeper. I thought it would be best to hear from one who clearly speaks the Danish language.
Danes are known to be among the happiest people in the world. During my quest to find contentment, I began researching. Books and the internet were my resources. Thoughts of a simple life combined with moments of pause to enjoy being in the present provide an anchor of peace.
Many people associate hygge living with winter. While that statement is true, you can also capture the essence of hygge living year-round. Creating a cozy refuge will provide a sense of warmth and calmness that will guide us through difficult moments, giving us a sense of security and a path to pure joy.
Are you ready to embrace Hygge?
Add contentment to your life
- Grab a blanket, your favorite cup of tea, and cozy up with a good book.
- Fill your home with candles or twinkle lights.
- Create slow morning and evening rituals.
- Observe nature and all its beauty.
- Express gratitude daily.
- Phone-free evenings.
- Make a family meal.
- Handwrite a letter.
- Light a fire.
Incorporating small, simple moments of joy into your daily routine is essential to your mental health. Once you begin to take the time to simply slow down, you will notice those moments that give you a sense of peace and well-being.
Now that you know a little about Hygge, what are some ways you can incorporate it into your daily routine?