Hygge ideas for everyone

Hygge is a really great way to practice gratitude, optimism, and simple, intentional living.
 
It’s an all year thing, but I become more aware of it’s significance as the days become shorter and the darkness surrounds us in our corner of the world this time of year. 
 
 
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It’s really not that hard to embrace a bit of cosiness in your life, and it feels soothing and calming once you get it.

Spend a moment together

At my parents house we always had a cup of tea and a little in the afternoon before cooking dinner. These days I try to give my kids the same upbringing even though our schedules are busy. If we don’t make during weekdays, we make something special the weekend. We bake a cake or buy some buns at the bakery for our afternoon tea. It’s a simple way to spend time together. 

Oh yes. Tea time is iPad, phone and screen free time. 

 

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Candles

During the dark afternoons and evenings the number one hygge booster is candles. No special occasion is required really. Just light a candle or more when you come home from a busy day. The warm glow creates a beautiful atmosphere and takes over sensation in your heart.

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Movie night

Everyone is occupied with their own to-do’s so a mutual activity once week at least is called for. Time with friends or family. Watch a movie together is just one idea. At the cinema if you wish to get out of the house otherwise Netflix’s just  a click away for many of us.  

We like to make some popcorn on Saturdays and watch a program together. The hard thing is to find something that everyone would like to watch, and I admit that I sometimes fall asleep on the couch after a long week, but that’s also part of hygge!