Hygge: The Danish Secret to Coziness and Happiness
When it comes to creating a cozy, content and happy life, Danish people swears by the concept of “Hygge”; a word that has no direct translation in English. Hygge embodies a sense of warmth, comfort, and well-being. The beauty of Hygge is its simplicity and accessibility for everyone.
With Hygge, it gets easier to cope with the cold Nordic winter months; Denmark can go dark for up to 17 hours a day during the worst of the season, and the average temperature is frequently around 32 degrees°F*. Hygge is often something you practice at home, and both the cold winter months and the chilly, rainy fall months, are the perfect time to stay indoors and get your Hygge on.
In this blog post, we will introduce you to the world of Hygge, the Danish secret to coziness and happiness.
So, how can you incorporate Hygge into your daily life?
1. CREATE A WARM AND COZY ATMOSPHERE
Hygge is all about creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. You can achieve this by lighting candles, turning on a fireplace, or simply draping a soft blanket over your couch. Natural materials such as wood and wool add a touch of Hygge to your surroundings. Dimming the lights and putting on soft music can also help create a Hygge environment.
2. BRING NATURE INTO YOUR HOME
Danish people are big fans of nature, and many bring the greenery indoors. Try adding a few houseplants such as ferns and succulents into your home; you will not only experience Hygge and happiness, but you will also experience an improvement in air quality while you connect with nature at home.
4. DRESS COMFORTABLY
Danish Hygge style features relaxed silhouettes and comfortable textures to create a minimalistic yet cozy outfit. Wide-legged trousers, relaxed dresses, oversized knitwear, and let’s not forget the soft and warm Hygge socks, will make you feel the coziness of Hygge.
5. SPEND TIME WITH LOVED ONES
Hygge is a time of intimacy, security, and comfort. That’s why you should surround yourself with people who bring out these qualities. If you want to keep it simple, Hygge can be just sitting and enjoying the company of friends and family. If you prefer a more playful activity, you can bring out your board games! With board games you are present in the moment without the use of technology, and that is very Hygge. When all electronics are unplugged, you attain a deeper level of Hygge, so turn off your phones and have fun the good all fashioned way.
