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How to create a cosy and comfortable home environment
How to cultivate a sense of gratitude and contentment
The benefits of slowing down and enjoying simple pleasures
Appreciate the little things
Hygge is the Danish concept which involves creating a warm and contented atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with people you love.
Hygge is about everyday happiness. It’s slowing down, being in the present moment and celebrating the simple pleasures in life.
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Trusting one another
Denmark has been shown to be one of the most trusting nations in Europe.
79 per cent of Danes trust most people”— and if you trust your neighbours (and your neighbour’s neighbours) you’re less anxious and have the headspace to be happy.
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A happy country
Denmark is famous for being one of the happiest countries in the world.
It is known for being one of the most egalitarian countries in the world and its high levels of wellbeing are often attributed to its welfare system, where higher taxes provide free healthcare, school and univers...
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Prioritise a work-life balance
The Danes have better work-life balance than anywhere else in the world, with only 2 per cent regularly working long hours (compared to an average figure of 13 per cent for other countries).
All employees are entitled to a minimum of five weeks paid holiday a year, and when Danes are at wo...
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Spending time with loved ones
Spending quality time with the people we love is one of the easiest routes to happiness.
Danes are really good at making time for friends and family, with regular meals or time scheduled in together. It all stems back to the days when gathering food and wood were a crucial part of surviving...
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History of the "cosy" trend
The fixation on cosiness dates back to about 2015. The Danish concept of "hygge" - a sense of cosy togetherness an appreciation of simple pleasure, entered the cultural lexicon in the English-speaking world, and hygge became marketing gold to sell everything.
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Live in the moment
When we are too busy worrying about the past and the future, we fail to notice the present moment. Living in the moment is a state of active, open, and intentional attention on the present.
Don't think too much about enjoying your life. Instead, lean into the simple joys in life wh...
Enjoying the little things
The habit of taking even mild pleasure in small things is life-changing:
- Make time to watch the sunrise
- Use your mornings to take care of yourself
- Lose track of time with your favourite book
- Listen to the sounds of nature
- Be presen...
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