Confessions of a Scandinavian

Hygge is very simple, let me break it down for you. It is about living in the present, having fewer worries and companionship usually helps. You may think it is limited to Nordic countries, but hygge can be created out of almost any situation if we let it. Round up your housemates or family, put on some cracking tunes, break out some dance moves and start cleaning the house! If you let it, this would be hyggeligt. It is about no judgement, no concerns, equality, peace and love. Besides, according to Jante, nobody cares about you anyway! So why not choose hygge. Of course, you can add to the atmosphere with some heavy rain or thunder, a comforting drink or some classy woollen socks, but it is primarily a shared state of mind.

Now it is up to you. Go home from work on time, or before time. Lose your ambitions, burn your bras, drive a second-hand car, be mediocre, or less, take it easy, spend time with your loved ones and get rid of your dreams.

Then, live hyggeligt ever after.