Hyugge (Hugues-kyo) - a concept that emerged in the XIX century in the Scandinavian countries, denoting a sense of comfort and convenient communication with feelings of well-being and satisfaction.
Every person at least once in their lives wondered - what is happiness?
Happiness - is the human condition, which corresponds to the greatest satisfaction of internal conditions its existence, completeness and meaningfulness of life, exercise their human vocation, self-realization. The most happy are not those who are experiencing feelings of bliss, and those who have a positive attitude most stable.
For each concept is very subjective. The Danes in this regard has its own views, which spilled over into the whole philosophy of happiness.
How do we feel the charm Hygge?
Secret "Danish happiness" suggests that the concept of "hyugge" can not be translated, and felt. One of the most basic rules - enjoy the moment, to live here and now. The phrase "the most important things in life - not things" that most accurately describes the philosophy of "Danish happiness".
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1. Make a cozy place to stay
Danes attach great importance to the emotional value of the house. House - is the heat and the traffic island - here love, suffer, laugh, hug each other, sometimes crying. They gather around the table and talk, look into each other's eyes. "Lovely house" must be comfortable, with an emphasis on minimalism: pastel colors, soft lighting, candles, natural materials, among which predominate wood, clay, wool and flax - like in the finish, as well as in textiles, paintings and racks books. And of course, a fireplace - a real or stylized for the full picture.
2. Invites loved ones
In addition, they meet regularly with friends and family and are more likely to feel the peace and tranquility. That's close friends fill our life with meaning. Thanks to them, in the soul comes calm and peace. Live in style hyugge - so often go to visit and invite friends to your home for live communication. Just have fun with all the heart, remembering funny stories, discuss films and books, to talk about art. On hyugge-party, there is no room for problems and bad mood!
3. Enjoy a delicious meal and its preparation
As without this pleasure? Treat yourself from time to time favorite dish or treat is not just possible, but necessary. Mandatory requirement - the kitchen should be homemade. I appreciate every stage of cooking the recipe and to supply the finished dish on the table - at home ware may not be perfect, but so dear and comfortable and with bound and embroidered by hand napkins.
4. A lot of fun, keep a sense of proportion
"The sweetness of forbidden fruit" - an integral part of the ritual hyugge. But this does not mean that we should not limit ourselves. Therefore Danes allocate some time to savor what they like. For example, a day.
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5. Maintain an active lifestyle
Danes love tasty and satisfying to eat, but obese only a small percentage of the population. The secret lies in a move that gives pleasure, preferably in the fresh air. Family walking in the mountains, cycling tours, jogging in the mornings and evenings, classes at the free gym, which is equipped with many municipal courts and yoga on the porch of a country house. Most Danes prefer to get to work on the bike in any weather.
6. Dress in comfortable, laid-back clothing
Danish fashion is comfortable and elegant. It combines the best qualities hyugge minimalist and functional design. " All, of course, made from natural, pleasant to touch materials.
7. Engage in a hobby, creative activities
Life can not be limited only to employment and family troubles. It is very important that you have a creative activity that brings pleasure - origami, knitting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, decoupage, scrapbooking, quilling, felting, pottery, painting watercolors, drawing flower arrangements - your taste. The benefits of such activities - there: and soothe the nerves, and lead to the pretty little thing as a gift or to decorate the interior of your own home.
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8. Enjoy the simple pleasures
Hyugge - is not just a lifestyle, a philosophy, a look at the world through the eyes of a man who wants and seeks to harmonize the world, both within themselves and outside. The best things in life we got nothing. The beauty of the world, children's laughter, smiles close, quiet evening at home with your loved one or with a good book - inexhaustible source of energy for future achievements.Hyugge - literally anything that can stop the passage of time even for a moment. From a cup of your favorite coffee in the morning and finishing with a shaggy warm sweater, borrowed from its second half. Fragrant candles, bubble bath, reading books, riding on swings, relaxing massage, watching film, jogging with headphones with your favorite music, even the birds singing, proclaim the coming of the long-awaited spring. And watching old photos, favorite scent of herbal tea with cinnamon, a walk in the summer rain, picking puzzles.
You can go to the sea with tents - to look into the languages of the fire, to breathe in the coolness of the night, listening to the surf and feel - how cool to be in the warm company of like-minded people. Or go to the mountains and sit by the edge of the cliff, watching the changing states of nature. Or just get together with friends at home to chat, laugh and play board games.
And the list goes on and on. Live happily, it is so easy! You just have to find your way to it!
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