Learn the Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced hoog-ah) and embrace winter. Even though it remains unseasonably warm, we all know that winter is coming. The cold dark months combined with the wrong attitude can add up to a quarter of the year spent griping about the weather and its inconveniences. You’re better than that. Change your outlook by embracing the magical Danish idea of hygge (pronounced hoog-ah), which translates loosely to the mindset of coziness. Some of the happiest people in the world live in Denmark, where the winters are long, dark and quiet. But instead of lining up to jump off the Cliffs of Mon, the Danish embrace seasonal changes with all things hygge. Unlike hibernating alone inside your apartment, hygge is a more community-oriented feeling. Here’s a scenario: Drinks with dear friends nestled together next to a blazing fireplace, when the bartender suddenly yells, “Hey, it’s snowing outside” and you all look out… Read More
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