If you aren't looking for a momentary happiness but for that daily happiness that generates a sense of lasting satisfaction over time, so keep reading because you've come to the right post!
I'm talking about the magic word so used by the Danish that hides the secret of happiness:

HYGGE

Not by chance for over 40 years, according to international rankings, Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.
But it's not a question of money or economic well-being as we are led to think considering that our modern societies are founded on wealth.
But no, Hygge has nothing to do with it.
Despite the word Hygge is not translatable into English - has similarities in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and German - since 2016 it has been included in the short-list of words of the year, into the Oxford Dictionary, having become a very popular word, used in over 3 million Instagram posts, in short a real trending topic.

But then what does this word mean?

I state that there are no exact translations of Hygge maybe it could be translated with "comfort" or "tranquility" even if they don't explain exhaustively all the meaning of the concept.
Hygge is a lifestyle that provides a high quality of social and family relationships and above all, the basis is the desire to find some time to devote to others.
It can be understood as the happiness of little things which is found in everyday life.
Hygge is creating a welcoming, pleasant, intimate atmosphere while the pleasures of life are savored surrounded by the affection of loved ones.
A moment of balanced interaction based on the enjoyment of the moment, a refuge from the outside world.
A moment in which everyone can drop their social mask because nobody will attack anyone, no one will try to take center stage boasting disproportionately of their successes.
In short, reducing Hygge to the concept of familiarity and acceptance it's reductive.
Danish people use it to define many things: the warm light of a candle is Hygge, as well as friends and family, but also the pleasure of eating and drinking something in good company is Hygge.
In short, it's really the magic word that can be applied to any place and thing that creates a shared atmosphere of warmth and intimacy.

But how to approach the mentality of the Danish people?

Can we take inspiration from the Hygge way of life?
I believe that it's worth a try.
We could start from being ourselves without trying to prove what we are not. This already makes us feel closer to the Hygge Style.
Then we could learn to prefer carefree threads enjoying the good company. No controversy is another step towards Hygge.
The We must win on Me, so we need to be a good team member collaborating with our group where everyone does something without delegating to one person.
But we don't yet enter the Hygge spirit unless we learn to shut out the outside world.
In the place and at the moment when everyone can relax and open their heart without judging or being judged, the problems must be left out for a while.
Password: enjoy the moment. To be here and now, in short, we must be consciously present - it is also the case to leave mobile phones out -.

Are you starting to feel the Hygge atmosphere?

Of course, Hygge begins to make its way into our mind. Maybe we can turn down the lights and light a candle, giving us a sip of coffee and a good piece of cake and our comfortable and familiar refuge begins to take shape: we can begin to share our stories and memories in harmony and serenity. Everyone at ease. Everyone but all together immersed in the magical atmosphere of the Hygge lifestyle.

Thanks for reading my post.

MORE INFO ABOUT HYGGE:

• Visitdenmark

• Theodysseyonline

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