Hello world!
Have you ever heard of hygge? This might sound like a new
word, but actually, you might be practicing it unintentionally.
Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish concept of
coziness and intimacy.
In both Danish and Norwegian, hygge refers to “a form of everyday
togetherness”, “a pleasant and highly valued everyday experience of safety,
equality, personal wholeness and a spontaneous social flow.” (Wikipedia)
The noun hygge includes something
nice, cozy, safe and known, referring to a psychological state.
Reasons why I said you might be
practicing Hygge already. Let’s see….
When it is raining, you try to
make your environment cozy, so that you can read a book as you listen to the
raining.
You partake in simple pleasures
and you might call that your quiet peaceful moment
You try to get comfy and cozy.
If you have ever tried to do any
of these, then you are already practicing hygge. Just that, you never knew the
name for that.
Anyway, if you want to know more
about it, and if you want to try it, then you better continue reading this
post.
How to master the art of hygge.
1. The main ingredient of practicing
hygge is making a cozy atmosphere. Make sure the environment is comfy and full
of good warm.
2. As we try to make the atmosphere
cozy, you might consider the brightness of your lightening. Try to have soft
lightening. You might use sweet scented flickering candles, fairy lights warm
toned lights to bring a feeling of warmth.
3. Also, consider your furnishings.
You might incorporate cushions and soft duvets soft textured blankets, mostly
when the weather is cold. Fluffy surfaces is a plus.
4. Consider your clothing. Wear an
outfit that should be comfy. If it is to the extent of wearing a pajamas. Go on
ahead and wear it.
5. Turn off your electronic devices
that might distract you. Try not to use your phones, and do something that
might not require the use of electronic devices.
6. Treat yourself with a good snack.
It might be a glass of drink, or a bar of chocolate or even a bowl of popcorn.
7. Use this moment to be grateful.
Close your eyes and think of the things you are grateful for. You can decide to
write it down.
8. You can also use this moment to do
a hobby. Maybe, you love to write, use that moment to write. You love to draw,
paint, kill art? Just do it. Play your guitar, piano, read a novel, magazine.
Just do something that makes you happy. You can just lie down and listen to
soothing music.
9. Hygge can be a form of a date. Use
this moment to spend time with the one you love, a family member, a friend, or
a significant other. Enjoy every cozy moment of it. Avoid drama at all cost.
These are some of the ways you can
master the art of hygge.
Let’s Chat: What do you think of hygge?
