A lifestyle trend in Denmark and Norway known as hygge is becoming more popular worldwide as a lifestyle a esthetic of prioritizing the comfortable and cozy.
What the heck is hygge? In Danish and Norwegian culture hygge refers to a mood of being comfortable and cozy associated with the feelings of contentment/wellness. The hygge concept is more central in Denmark compared to Norway but anyone worldwide can incorporate elements of hygge into their lifestyle.
This lifestyle was created when Danish people found a way to brighten their spirits and lighten their stress while being stuck indoors during days that are mostly dark with freezing temperatures. The hygge lifestyle is open to interpretation based on your own personal preferences for the perfect cozy moment.
Exploring the hygge lifestyle is a perfect pick-me-up from drab winter weather and will have you embracing the cozy comforts of life. One of the most common elements of hygge is cuddling up in a cozy blanket to read a book that is relaxing and a good way to cut back on screen time.
Living the life of comfort can be easy with comfort foods such as baked goods. You can make something delicious to enjoy that can also bea fun activity with your family or friends. The best part is enjoying the fruits of your labor with a warm treat.
Form-fitting clothes might be fashionable but not the best when it comes to comfort. The hygge lifestyle embraces cozy and comfy clothes that will keep you warm while giving a signal to your mind to relax. You can also find some comfy pieces that can be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe that can be worn while on the go.
Hygge promotes positive activities so you can enjoy sometime with your loved ones with something simple as grabbing coffee, hosting an intimate dinner, enjoying some wine watching a movie, or hosting a game night.These simple activities are a more social form of entertainment that you can enjoy with others.
Spending time with loved ones is important but taking some“me-time” is important for self-care to create a comfortable environment to decompress. You can spend this time dedicated solely for you whether you want to pamper yourself with a face mask, bubble bath, make crafts, a home spa day,or read your favorite book. These are a couple of suggestions, but you can figure out what you can do to benefit your time to self-reflect.
You can start with a hygge corner with a comfortable sitting area near one of your windows so you can enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of being indoors. Having a hygge corner can be a literal comfort zone to relax and wind down incorporating cozy elements.
Once you find your hygge corner, you can add cozy elements to make it your own with plush blankets, books, throw pillows, candles, fairy lights, and neutral-tone coasters. Your hygge corner is great for relaxing that can double as a reading corner as you enjoy a cup of warm coffee or tea.
Another recommendation for your hygge corner is listening to relaxing sounds of nature like raindrops, thunderstorms, babbling brooks, or ocean waves. There are no set rules for hygge as everyone has their own unique idea of their relaxing safe space so there are no wrong choices when living the hygge lifestyle.