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HYGGE 101: Here’s What Happens When You Adopt This Cozy Trend

September 21 // 5 Comments // 4 Minute Read

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Do you long for the simpler things in life? These life-changing hygge ideas prove the secret to happiness isn’t about wanting more.

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I didn't know where to start with HYGGE until I found this post! These simple HYGGE ideas are super easy to try and I'm SO MUCH happier than ever before. Bring on the blankets, candles, and fuzzy socks, because I'm a total HYGGE lifestyle convert now! #hygge #selfcare #cozy #rest #relaxation #intentionalrest

Have you noticed the term Hygge popping up here, there, and everywhere?

If you haven’t yet, you will soon.

It’s kind of like when you buy a light blue VW, and suddenly one appears around every corner of your neighborhood. Crazy how that happens, right? It’s not that your type of car has invaded your city, only that your awareness has.

The same thing is happening with Hygge.

While Hygge is a Danish term that’s been around for a good long while, it’s just now gaining traction all over the world.

Hygge is the next Marie Kondo craze, if you will, and in a crazy, fast-paced life where people are more and more desperate for simpler things, I expect the adoption of this trend will only get bigger.

I’ve been there, desperate for simple. I’ve felt the hustle too.

After years of late nights building this blog to a point of financial stability, I look back at the hundreds of missed moments because I’ve been so focused on that constantly moving finish line.

The truth is—there is no finish line. There’s no destination. There’s no “I’ve made it and there’s nothing left to do.”

There’s only the journey.

And I want that journey to be filled with joy and meaningful moments and appreciation for how far I’ve come, not how far I have to go. I want to be PRESENT—my guiding word for 2018.

So what are some practical ways you can fit more Hygge into your life?

Here are a few ideas:

1. Bring out the candles. Then actually light them. Create a cozy atmosphere with soft lighting. If you’re looking for an excuse to splurge, this Anthropologie candle has THE BEST fragrance. Hint: it’s slightly cheaper if you get it from Amazon!

2. Slip on a pair of fuzzy socks to give your feet maximum coziness and warmth.

3. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb. I’ve been implementing a strict 9pm screen-free time for the past few weeks and this one simple habit has helped me fall asleep so much quicker!

4. Settle in with your favorite cuppa’. I don’t drink coffee, so Moroccan Mint Green Tea is my go-to drink of choice.

5. Create a cozy nook. I love spending the quiet time part of my morning routine in this cozy section of my home office.

6. Huddle around a roaring fire. We don’t have a fireplace in our home, but Netflix or YouTube offer a free alternative with crackling sounds that will create a cozy living room in seconds.

7. Host a get-together with loved ones. If you’re an introvert like me, you’ll love these hosting tips. 

8. Snuggle up with a cozy blanket. Keep soft sherpa throws on the backs of couches or in a basket so they are within easy reach.

9. Hide the clutter. Part of shaping a Hygge home is creating a relaxing retreat. Keep surfaces clean to help clear your mind.

10. Make room for special treats. Cake, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and breads are most definitely Hygge. (In moderation, of course, so as not to cancel out those New Year’s Resolutions!)

A Danish gal in my Brainbook Community Facebook Group loves practicing Hygge and recently shared her own tips to help us make the most of this cozy trend!

As I’ve lit more candles around my home, cozied up on the couch surrounded by blankets, and set aside my phone in lieu of conversation, something magical has happened: I’ve felt happier and more fulfilled.

Instead of wanting, I am learning to appreciate what I have.

It’s no wonder Denmark is listed as the happiest country in the world. They’ve already figured out that life’s simplest pleasures are often the most rewarding.

You and I just have to be willing to pursue it.

Have you heard of Hygge before?

 

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The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to the philosophy of Danish life and offers tips and advice to create a consciously cozy atmosphere in your own home.
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  1. Kristen @ Joyfully Thriving says

    January 21 at 1:55 pm

    I’m definitely intrigued. This book has been on my to read list for months! I need to put it on hold at the library, because I love what I know – and what you’ve shared – already!

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      January 22 at 1:31 am

      I really hope you enjoy this one!

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    January 22 at 10:50 am

    I’ve never heard of hygge before, but love the idea!

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  3. Sarah | A Simple and Contented Life says

    January 30 at 8:06 am

    I love the concept of Hygge (…although I always want to pronounce it Higgy!). My husband bought me The Little Book of Hygge for Christmas the year before last and I’ve been hooked ever since. So much so that Hygge is my guiding word for 2018. This year I want to unplug more, slow things down, embrace the quiet and just enjoy the comfort of everything I already have 🙂

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      February 4 at 6:42 pm

      It’s so easy to miss life because we are too busy. 🙂

      Reply

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