How to Hygge!
Do you know How to Hygge? – pronounced “huugha” is the be new buzz word or hashtag of 2017. Coming from the Danish word which translates to ‘cosiness’ books have been popping up in January 2017 lists about the concept.
I first came across the idea when I picked up Signe Johansen
Being a city girl and constantly having to balance work + play – the idea of introducing a little cosy in my life sounded right up my street!
I thought I would share with you the aspects of Hygge which resonated with me.
Be kind to yourself
One of the first things that struck about the idea of ‘how to hygge’ is the positive angle it takes on living your life. The emphasis on living rather than restricting – i.e. the food and chill – differentiated the idea from other books that quite often tell you to start doing this and stop doing that.
Instead of joining the latest diet fad, or stressing your body in the gym or being too rigid – it explores doing what feels good for you in that moment. Being in tune with your body is very important and I think we could all use this in our lives.
Get Outdoors
This may not sound so easy when you live in a city but there are a few ways you can trickle a little of the Great Outdoors in your day to day life! How to Hygge in the city can be done by taking a few little steps – here are my suggestions.
Walk to work 
Headphones in – Sunnies on – and get in those paces. Less stress on the tube or stuck in a traffic jam and as I always say ‘saving £££ and losing lbs’
Stroll with friends
Meet friends on the weekend and go for Brunch and a stroll. Get your post brekkie coffee to go and head to your nearest park or flower market and peruse while you chat
Use your lunch break
Get up from your desk and just get outside. The fresh air and getting your blood circulation will give you a burst of energy rather than just sitting all day.
Make time to chill
This is one of my resounding goals for the year -albeit – I haven’t yet mastered it. Making time to relax is very important in keeping your life balanced and for all around wellbeing. If you are not sure how to start put chill time into practise – here are my top tips.
Set diary invites for you time
Put time in your diary 2-3 times a week (seems like a lot but will pay off) that is dedicated to YOU time or just relaxing. This could be reading a book, learning a new skill, catching up on your favourite box set or just doing whatever makes you feel happy. If you don’t pay yourself with time firs
t – no-one else is going to do it for you.
It is ok to say NO
Linked to the point above. If you feel guilt of saying NO it is time you start to put it in to practise. Your time and energy is precious and if you spread yourself top thin then you can help no-one. Learn to say no to certain situations in order to give your all in other situations
Be kind to yourself
It’s ok to CHILL!
Buy some candles
Simple.
Say Yes to Coffee and Butter
This point I liked. We are all guilty to saying No to certain tasty treats but as long as its not all the time it is great to say Yes!
Sure, we cannot live on butter and coffee alone but don’t beat yourself up over enjoying a little sweet treat here and there.
Want to know how you can also Hygge?
Pick up one of these books and see how you can apply this Scandi principle of cosiness to your day-to-day life.
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