How to transform your lifestyle and what concepts of comfort exist.
Cold winter days and world in lockdown encourage us to stay home. At this time, we especially need a hearth, an optimal living attitude, and the improvement of our home. Using the philosophies of cozy from four different countries as examples, we will learn how to transform our lifestyle into a pleasant and harmonious concept of being.
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1. Hygge in Denmark
In the past few years, the Danish hygge has captivated the world with its ease and simplicity. Hygge is a cozy, warm atmosphere in which you can calmly and measuredly enjoy life. Subdued candlelight, fluffy blankets, soft pillows, hot drinks. These are all essential attributes of the hygge lifestyle. Thousands of pleasant little things, well-organized comfort, and soft lighting create a unique atmosphere in the house, transforming the world into a constant source of inspiration.
2. Lagom in Sweden
The Swedish philosophy of comfort is somewhat different from the Danish hygge. The Lagom lifestyle expresses a perfect balance. That is the feeling that right now everything is exactly as it should be. This Scandinavian lifestyle is based on the ideal state between minimalism and abundance. Lagom is when coffee has the right temperature, food has your favorite taste, and music is at the right volume. A house becomes lagom when it contains just the right amount of things, no more and no less. A philosophy of life expresses the enjoyment of wealth-sense on the one hand and moderation on the other.
3. Niksen in Holland
This lifestyle comes from the Netherlands and stands for the art of Doing Nothing. At the first glance, relaxation and idleness can be frowned upon in a society built on an ongoing process of self-optimization. However, niksen is more than procrastination. Niksen prevents burnout, tidies up thoughts, and restores the wasted energy. This modern Dutch philosophy is expressed in pastel green colors, hanging chairs, and indoor plants in cozy corners of the house. All niksen needs is a cozy retreat, where you can completely relax and indulge in such tempting Doing Nothing.
4. Ikigai in Japan
Japanese ikigai can be translated as “the meaning of life.” A person who follows this life concept finds pleasure in everyday trifles, notices the beauty of the world around them, and knows what brings joy. The state of ikigai can be achieved by doing what you love every day, which gives a sense of satisfaction and importance.
The Japanese philosophy of coziness consists of things that give you pleasant emotions: clothes, books, magazines, photos, accessories, or anything else. The main thing is that they help fill life with meaning and bring a sense of pleasure.