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Make regular fixtures to see friends that you can look forward to. It’s so easy to let time drift by and realise you haven’t caught up with people, so making a regular fixture takes all the pressure off. Ultimately, all you need is to spend more time doing the things you love, in places where you feel the most comfortable. Hygge is a feeling of coziness you create. Hygge is savoring the little moments of life by being connected. The season or the place you live in doesn’t matter as long as you find a way to enjoy everyday pleasures. In other words, the season or place doesn’t matter as long as you can find a way to bring hygge to your life. There are many Danish traditions and gaekkebrev, or snowdrop letter, is just one of them. The word gaekke means "fool". The snowdrop flower blooms during the winter and fools people into believing that spring or summer is just around the corner. Gaekkebrev is similar to a Valentine card where the sender's identity is kept a secret. The snowdrop letter is sent to another person to fool them in a warm and delightful way; fun for the sender and with a warm and fuzzy, hygge feeling for the recipient which makes them feel special. Hygge (pronounced as hue-gah) is a Danish word which can’t be translated directly to English in one word, but the word that comes close is cosy. Explaining hygge is difficult but let me try.

Hygge isa feeling of cosiness and comfort that you create while enjoying the simple pleasures of life. 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. If you’re a fan of all things Scandinavian (like we are), then you’re probably no stranger to the term “hygge”. 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 Though tough to explain (and even tougher to pronounce), hygge is earning a lot of attention lately.Get your weekend chores done early on in the weekend so you can spend the rest of time feeling truly free to do whatever you like. Bring a taste of Denmark into your home with a huge cozy blanket than you and your loved ones can snuggle in. This huge Sherpa fleece blanket is the ultimate investment in a comfortable evening with friends — making it a fantastic example of hygge. Indulge in the Nordic tradition of Fridagsmys or cosy Fridays: staying in and enjoying simple pleasures such as games, movies, and sweets. 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. Self-care: Looking after yourself with a good book, a delicious meal and a hot bath is absolutely hygge.

Get outside at lunchtime to give yourself a boost with fresh air and natural light. Get some steps in, maybe do some window shopping. Anything nice to get away from your desk. As an adult, there are many stressful events in our lives that can take over and cause us to feel down. Playing games is a way to decrease this amount of stress through laughter and companionship. Many games have surprising elements that often elicit a laugh. Plus, games of all kinds encourage creativity, which helps many adults think outside of their regular lives. For a few hours, it’s easy to forget about bills, work and other stresses of being an adult. In fact, games actually trigger a release of endorphins, which help people feel more compassionate, happy and cheerful while they are playing. Watching the rain splattering against your window panes while cuddling your loved one or a furry friend. A hot cup of coffee can add more hygge to this moment. Alternatively, if you’re enjoying the snuggly months of the year with someone else, then the Bedsure Sherpa fleece blanket is big enough to share too. 4. Hygge candle setThough hygge is often used to describe the way Danes survive winter (and it most definitely is the way we survive winter), being hyggeligt isn’t limited to the cold months. Because the word hygge defies literal translation, here’s a visual representation of how to hygge throughout the seasons. Head to the coast. Feel the sand between your toes and soak up the feelgood negative ions. The beach isn’t just for summer. Here in Scotland we go to the beach year-round. The big skies and crisp light are really beneficial during the short winter days.