Winter is coming
and yes, it’s going to be cold, wet, grey, gloomy, and everything
in-between. But it will also be filled with lights, snowflakes, warm
cups of cocoa and sweet get-togethers with your friends and family.
It all depends on your perspective! Danes definitely know a thing or
two about this as they’ve invented a whole lifestyle that focuses
on feelings of warmth, cosiness, and overall well-being. From the
hygge point of view winters were made for happiness, you just need to
know a few tricks to unlock it and use the cold weather magic to its
fullest. Here are 8 hygge tips for the cosiest winter ever.
Get your home
winter-ready
One of the most
important ingredients of hygge is creating the warm cozy ambience all
around you. It’s really not that difficult! Cover everything,
including your cold floors and any crevices that can let in the cold
air with warm rugs and blankets. Add some warm and fluffy cushions to
your bed and sofa, and drape the windows to save your home from both
cold and dark. Stock up on candles and put as many mirrors in your
house as possible to reflect all this warm beauty.
Gather your
friends or family
There’s nothing
wrong with hibernating home alone this winter, but here’s a fun
option – how about gathering your loved ones and having some fun
with them? It can by anything from sharing a meal together to playing
games or watching movies, depending on the type of crowd you have.
Winter is the best time to stay together in the warmth of a home
without the need to rush out somewhere just because it’s sunny,
warm, and pleasant outside.
Try these
activities
The outside world
might be less friendly during winter months, but you still can enjoy
it greatly. Snowboarding, skiing, sledging, building snowmen and
having a snow fight with your friends – these are just a few
activities that you should try this winter with your friends and
family. You will feel happy like a kid and that is one of the ways to
experience hygge!
Make a winter
play-list
Being constantly
bombarded by the latest pop singers’ hits and Christmas songs might
not be the best way to build up that sweet hygge mood, so take your
time and create a calming, down-tempo playlist with songs that make
you feel truly nice and cosy. It can be soul, jazz, some instrumental
music, or whatever relaxes you the most. Music can change our mood
completely, so don’t underestimate its power.
Get more sun
We’re all quite
good at hiding and spending quality time indoors, but let’s not
forget that lack of Vitamin D is one of the biggest causes of
depression during winter months. You might be working during the
day, but don’t despair – you always have lunch-breaks to get your
daily dose of light. Go walking around the hood, try a new
restaurant, or listen to some nice music while sitting on a bench in
the park. Make sure you use your weekends to the fullest and go out
somewhere you can get as much light as you need.
Don’t rush
Hygge is all
about slowing down and enjoying the moment right now. If you are into
yoga, meditation, or know some mindfulness exercises, then you
realize just how important it is to be able to stay in the now,
without rushing to the next thing and worrying about the past that is
already gone. Try enjoying the simple things – your morning cup of
coffee or evening mug of cocoa, a morning filled with sunlight, a few
hours with a good book, or playing with your cat. It’s the simple
things that make us the happiest!
Dress properly
There is no bad
weather, only wrong clothing! That’s the main rule for any winter –
the better your winter gear, the more comfortable you are, and the
more hygge you experience! Forget about high heels and cute short
jackets – they might work in autumn, but winter is all about
staying warm and healthy in the cold temperatures.
Take a hot
bath
Nothing can quite compare to the feeling of a hot, bubbly bath, especially after a day out in the cold weather. Treat yourself to an evening with a candle-lit bath or sauna, enjoy some essential oils, relax, and then put on your warmest clothes in order to stay healthy during winter months.
