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Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024
Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a Danish term.
What is hygge?
Its common knowledge that the Danish are, statistically, among the happiest people on Earth.
Anthony Tran
Theyregularly top the World Happiness Report, and the reason for this is widely speculated upon.
However, theres one other element thats been introduced into pop culture vernacular as well: Hygge.
Even if youve never heard of Hygge before, youve certainly felt it.
Its lighting candles at night and enjoying a clean and cozy home.
What freedom is to Americans, Hygge is to Danes, he said.
At first, they will squint, trying to examine the torture rig you have placed in the ceiling.
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Tell a story with your objects.
Of course, something essential to Hygge is keeping your space clean and organized.
Nobody feels relaxed or welcomed in a home thats dirty, chaotic or not taken care of.
As Marie Kondo would advocate: everything in your home should either be useful or beautiful.
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Set the table, and invite good friends to it.
Hygge is not only about design and home decor, though many people chalk it up to just that.
In one word: hygge.
A big part of Hygge is that everyone is treated as equals.
Nobody tries to assert dominance over another, or gets into an argument about who is right about something.
Nobody takes center stage or dominates the conversation for long stretches of time.
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First, you should check that that your linens are clean, and that they coordinate.
This doesnt require a lot of money.
Then one of my friends broke the silence.
Could this be any more hygge?
Yes, one of the women said after a moment.
If there was a storm raging outside.
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Keep warm drinks on hand.
Along with warm blankets and candlelight, another important aspect of Hygge is warm beverages.
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Merge outdoor and indoor spaces.
In many ways, it is like a good hug, but without the physical contact.
It is in this situation that you’re able to be completely relaxed and yourself.
The art of hygge is therefore also the art of expanding your comfort zone to include other people.
