Living Danishly: A Beginner's Guide To Celebrate Life The Danish Way, Eliminate Stress With The Rules of Hygge

By Astrid S. Nielsen

Do you need a break from the stress of life? or have you wondered if there is a better life for you? Do you feel stagnant, stressed, and ready for a change?

Are you terrified of wasting your life with too many tiring years and too

• Language: English
• Publisher: Urgesta AS
• Release date: Mar 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9788293791492

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Living Danishly

A Beginner’s Guide To Celebrate Life The Danish Way, Eliminate Stress With The Rules of Hygge (Hygge, Cozy Living, Contentment, Simply Living, Stress-Free)

Astrid S. Nielsen

Living Danishly: A Beginner’s Guide To Celebrate Life The Danish Way, Eliminate Stress With The Rules of Hygge (Hygge, Cozy Living, Contentment, Simply Living, Stress-Free)

Copyright © 2017 - All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher, ASN Publishing. Please read the full disclaimer at the end of this book.

Table of Contents

Book 1 - Hygge 01

1 - Introduction

2 - Denmark

Overview

History

Geography and Climate

Culture and Hygge

3 - Work-Life Balance

4 - Happiest People In The World

5 - Simple Things

An Overview

Hygge and Simplicity

6 - The Role of Media

7 - How To Embrace The Simple Things

8 - Practices and Activities

Breathe

Listen to music

Enjoy a meal

Grab a drink

Sing

Watch a movie

Watch the sun set

Play with pets

Read a book

9 - Mindfulness

Importance and Benefits

Hygge and Mindfulness

Mindfulness Meditation

10 - Connection

Understanding Connections

Benefits of Building Connections

How to Connect with Oneself

How to Connect With Others

Connection Practice

11 - Conclusion

Book 2 - Hygge 02

1 - Introduction

2 - Hygge: The Secret of the Happiest Country in The World

3 - Principles and Rules of Hygge

Number One: Create A Cozy Atmosphere

Number Two: Live in The Present Moment

Number Three: Practice Gratitude

Number Four: Live A Drama-Free Life

Number Five: Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures

Number Six: Create and Share Wonderful Memories with Your Loved Ones

Number Seven: Be Yourself

Number Eight: Be Independent, But Embrace Togetherness

Number Nine: Avoid Conflicts and Controversy

Number Ten: Take A Break Often

Number Eleven: Take A Step Back and Clear Your Head

4 - Avoiding Messy Relationships: The Nordic Theory Of Love and Individualism

Number 1: Stop Your People-Pleasing Behavior

Number 2: Set Personal Boundaries

Number 3: Take Care of Yourself and Your Needs

Number 4: Let Go of Your Expectations

Number 5: Come As You Are

Number 6: Spend Time With Your Loved Ones

Number 7: Avoid Toxic People

5 - The Art of Getting Cozy

Get A Massage

Get A Good Night Sleep and Stay in Bed Whenever You Can

Enjoy A Cup of Hot Chocolate or Tea

Sit By the Window and Read A Good Book

Bake and Eat Cinnamon Bread

Drink Fruit Water

Declutter Your Home and Fill It With Beautiful Things

Tip #1 – Purge Your House Often

Tip #2 – Invest in Beautiful Throw Pillows

Tip #3 - Pay Attention to Curtains

Tip #4 – Place A Fluffy Doormat On Your Doorstep

Tip #5 – Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa

Tip #6 – Use High-Quality Comforters

Tip #7 – Use a lot of candles

Best-scented candles that you can use for your home

Candle safety tips

Tip #7 – Use Fluffy and Soft Rugs

Tip #8 – Buy a Netted Canopy Bed

Tip #9 – Surround Yourself with Things That Are Important To You

Tip #10 – Less is More

Tip #11– Light Up

Tip #12 – Recycle

Cuddle With Your Loved One

6 - Get Physical: The Wonders of Exercise

Practice Tai Chi

Discover the Wonders of Yoga

7 - Yoga poses that have almost the same effect as anti-depressant pills

Number One – Balasana or Child Pose

Number 2 – Adho Mukha Savasana or Downward Dog

Number 3 – Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or Bridge Pose

Number 4 – Cat Pose

Number 5 – Savasana or the Corpse Pose

Pilates

Running

Kickboxing

Swimming

Biking

Rowing

Dancing

Hygge and Time Management

Tip #1: Leave Work On Time

Tip #2: Write An Effective To Do List

Tip #3: Wake Up Early

Tip #4: Stop Being A Perfectionist

Tip #5: Just Do It

Tip #6: Manage the Distractions

Tip #7: Time Box Your Tasks

Tip #8: Organize Your Workspace

Tip #9: Spend Time For Self-Improvement

8 - The Power of Connection: Spending Time with Those who Matter

Spend Time With Your Loved Ones

Number 1 – Eat With Them

Number 2 – Include Your Loved Ones In Your Weekends

Number 3- Take Vacations with People Who Matter To You

Number 4- Send Your Loved Ones Random Text Messages

Number 5 – Throw Surprise Birthday Parties for Your Friends

Enjoy Quality Time with Your Pets

9 - Learning The Art of Unplugging

Tip #1 – Practice Meditation

Tip#2 – Turn Off Your Phone Every Once In a While

Tip#3 – Do Not Place a TV or Computer in Your Room

Tip#4 – Allot Time for Social Media Use

Tip #5 – Go For a Walk

10 - Hygge and The Healing Magic of Music

11 - Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures

Adopt the Attitude of Gratitude

Take Time to Smell the Roses

Eat Good Food

Plan Spontaneous Trips

Play a Game

Play in the Rain

Simple yet pleasurable activities

12 - The Magic of Aromatherapy

Lavender

Rose

Ylang ylang

Chamomile

Bergamot

Lemon

13 - Celebrate Your Life

Be grateful

Help Others

Throw Parties On Your Birthday

Treat Yourself

Love Yourself Like Crazy

Allow Others to Pamper You

Do The Things That You Want to Do

Dress To Kill

Take Risks

Celebrate Other People

14 - Conclusion

Thank You

Disclaimer

Book 1 - Hygge 01

A Beginner’s Guide To Celebrate Life The Danish Way (Denmark, Simple Things, Mindfulness, Connection, Introduction)

1 - Introduction

Everyone dreams of living the perfect life. Of course, there are varying definitions of what this perfect life is. For most, it means having a successful job, owning a big home in a fancy neighborhood, and driving the latest luxury automobile.

Others, on the other hand, agree that the perfect life simply means spending quality time with the special people in their lives. Regardless of how one imagines his perfect life to be, it is undeniable that much of it is attributable to the positive feeling it gives – happiness.

Happiness, however, is another intriguing concept. Although not entirely foreign, not a lot of people know what it actually means, or how it feels. Because of this mystery, people are willing to exhaust all efforts to find it. Most of the time, they rely on the definition portrayed by the media.

However, too much reliance on these media messages results in the encouragement of materialism and perfectionism. And when that happens, a person ends up working tirelessly just to make sure he is able to afford life’s many luxuries – whether it genuinely makes him happy or not.

In reality, happiness doesn’t work that way. True happiness cannot be measured by its manifestations in the physical world. It is an internal occurrence; something which can only be felt. It makes a person loved, content, and accepted.

But, if there are people who have unlocked the secret to happiness, these are the Danes. Consistently recognized as the happiest people on earth, the descendants of the once-feared Vikings live life differently than the rest of the world. The secret lies in their love for food, music, and dance. It’s in the way they deal with people. It lies in hygge.

Hygge doesn’t have an exact English translation, but the word is often described as the state of coziness or intimacy. Properly pronounced as hoo-gah, people’s fascination towards this Danish concept has rapidly grown in the past years. And it greatly deserves the recognition.

After all, it has beneficial effects, including lowered levels of