Summer Vaughn
Lighting some candles and reading well-loved books invites an atmosphere synonymous with Hygge.
The Denmark lifestyle, Hygge, encourages people to live their life as the most comfortable they can, eliminating anything that makes them unhappy. With winter bringing chilly spells and semester stress, the simplistic life of Hygge seems like an impossibility, however, it is not only completely possible but a great idea.
“I think it’s essential for someone to be happy, to have a place or something to do where they feel safe, which is, I think, the main purpose of coziness,” senior Hannah Sparks said.
What to purchase to create a cozy environment:
Candles
Fairy lights
Thick fabrics
Warm drinks
Good books, movies and music
What to do to welcome an feeling of comfort:
Turn off your phone
Make food to share
Sit around a fire
Game night with friends or family
Looking through old photos
What to change to develop an attitude of happy living:
Decrease stress
Eliminate unhappiness
Focus on others
Become healthy
Change the environment to represent you