Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (Tips summery)

Wiking illuminates “Hygge” through 14 chapters: 

  1. Light (fire, candles, etc).
  2. Talking About Hygge. 
  3. Togetherness.
  4. Food and Drink.
  5. Clothing.
  6. Home.
  7. Hygge Outside the Home.
  8. Hygge All Year Round.
  9. Hygge on the Cheap.
  10. Hygge Tour of Copenhagen.
  11. Christmas.
  12. Summer Hygge.
  13. Five Dimensions of Hygge and finally.
  14. Hygge and Happiness.

The Danish word "Hygge" is difficult to pronounce and cannot be translated, but can be felt while reading a fascinating book Curled up on the couch, in a meeting with a good friend in a favorite cafe, the smell of fresh bread baked in the oven and the by soft light of lit candles. Hygge is an atmosphere, it is an experience, it is the feeling of the familiar and the warm, which inspires confidence and contentment.

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Hygge is an atmosphere, it is an experience, it is the feeling of the familiar and the warm, which inspires confidence and contentment.

Is it possible to reach a Hygge experience even outside the borders of Scandinavia. Focus on simplicity and comfort, the familiar and the beloved, and it does not require an inflated budget or special preparation. The book includes explanations of the principles of Hygge as well as useful tips according to which anyone can create a living environment that has Hygge, initiate happy social gatherings, cook according to Hygge recipes and even prepare a Hygge emergency kit.

Build your private paradise

Design your home to feel like the only place you want to be. The Danes do this by using wooden furniture and lots of greenery - flower pots and plants of various kinds, along with scented candles, collectibles and paintings. According to the thinker, home is the place where we spend most of the day and the refuge we escape to from all the troubles outside. The first key to happiness is to ensure that your refuge is also where you most want to be.

Do not get sucked into the routine

Instead of going home and watching TV with pizza. Try candles, quality chocolate, tea, hot chocolate, a soft blanket, a good book or a photo album

Such a pastime will also provide you with this detachment that you crave at the end of a long day, will also strengthen your sense of animals, and will also activate and stimulate your imagination, instead of the TV suppressing and lowering it.

Learn to enjoy the magic of monotony

There is something in simple and monotonous actions that simply instills in us a pleasant sense of calm. Concentration and simplicity help clear your head of all the nuisances that have accompanied you throughout the day.

Any type of craft can fit here: knitting, building, repairing, gardening, making gifts for people you particularly love. We usually tend to do these things on our own, but you will find that it is much more fun to do them with friends or family. This is a great time for formation and real mental conversations that usually do not occur when lying together in front of the screen.

Treat yourself

Not just ordinary mothers far away from their children take care to fill them in boxes with homemade food when they come to visit. Food has always been used as the most effective way to comfort, lift the mood and impart a sense of home.

According to the thinker, to feel happier it is recommended to treat yourself to corrupt and good food - cakes, cookies, and pastries. When it comes to comfort food, they believe, quality plays a marginal role, and it is precisely the home-made dishes, devoid of the simplest and simplest, that will make you happier and more satisfied. These are the foods that really create a feeling of home, and this is a feature that a cake for hundreds of shekels from the confectionery will never be able to provide.

Create a new tradition

The thinker is based on two main principles: individual and group empowerment. The "together" plays a central part in this approach, according to which we must surround ourselves with people who strengthen and empower us in order to be happy. Try to initiate a new tradition with the people you truly love, based on a formative and pleasant action that you will all love. This could be a picnic at the beach, horseback riding, a game of cards, or a particular competition. The more you carry out the common tradition, the more close, united, and strong you will feel as a group.

The thinker says to live the moment, but also to plan those unforgettable moments and constantly think of additional and original ways to empower yourself and those you truly love.

Thank more

Gratitude has great power in their thinking - studies have shown that people who are more grateful are not only happier, but also forgiving, willing to help and less material. Just as in Judaism it is customary to thank God every day for everything he has given us, the thinker also believes that we should cherish gratitude for the small and good things in our lives - like a bright and pleasant day, watching a favorite movie, cycling or just a pleasant conversation with a family member.

Even if it feels artificial to you at first, this focus on what is good in your life instead of what is broken will contribute to improving your self-esteem and long-term satisfaction.

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