With everything that's happening in the world, cocooning or what the Danes call Hygge is important. Hygge is about promoting our wellbeing. It is about seeking protection and making yourself comfortable with our loved ones. Danish hygge is usually a winter thing. It is a survival mechanism to get through the long dark Nordic winters and stay happy. But it is a philosophy that also applies to other seasons. Light a crackling fire or candles, pour yourself a cup of tea, drink it with a piece of homemade cake, snuggle under a comfortable cashmere blanket and start the new book you haven't had time for. Or round off the whole family, give popcorn and watch a movie, play a board game or do handicrafts together. Hygge is a meaningful time that you spend with the people closest to you and a kind of spiritual nourishment for stressful times.
So how exactly are you? Hygge? Here are a few ideas:
1. Brew herbal tea
Warm yourself inside out with a cup of your favorite herbal tea. We are interested in chamomile for its calming and relaxing properties – try this out Herbal tea recipe that blends chamomile flowers and sprigs of mint for the perfect homemade brew.
2. Make a Hyggekrog (a cozy corner)
The key to any hygge practice is making one Hyggekrog or cozy corner. Bring Hygge into your home with warm candlelight, comfortable slippers and lots of cozy blankets.
3. Take time to cook slowly
There is nothing more comforting than having something delicious on the stove. Try a hearty soup or, an Eminence favorite, vegan-friendly Hungarian lecso stew.
4. Back to nature
Think of the Japanese ritual of Shinrin-Yoku, also known as a forest pool, as an outdoor version of Hygge. Go for a long walk in the forest, pick a sycamore or cedar and really focus on the texture of the bark, the smell and the breeze through the branches. Bathing in the forest slows down your pulse, lowers your blood pressure and calms your nerves.
5. Be present with your family
Family is something we take for granted. They are always there, but how often do we spend quality time together? When was the last time you had a really deep conversation? There is no better time for this than now.
6. Treat yourself to your favorite mask
Health magazine recommends improving your Hygge with "a self-care ritual that increases the R&R you get from your downtime." At Eminence Organics, you can relax with one of our luxurious face masks. Pro tip: Before applying your mask, treat yourself to a warm towel compress to soften your skin and remove dirt and deposits that clog your pores. Would you like to learn more? Read our comprehensive guide to face masks.
7. Immerse yourself in a relaxing bath
Treat yourself to a full body relaxation with a soothing bath. For a comprehensive skin care treatment, add one or two capsules of apricot body oil to your bath. This ultra-moisturizing body oil leaves your skin They feel moisturized, smooth and perfectly smooth. Make an all-over bath buff with our Stone Crop Body Scrub and end it with our Stone Crop Body Lotion and Stone Crop Body Oil.
Take it out of the Danes who are always among the top three countries in the World Happiness Report. You know. Hygge is about taking the time to really be together, communicate with nature and take care of each other and ourselves. Find out how best to take care of yourself – learn more about our personal care products, masks and treatments for self-care at home. And tell us in the comments below or on social media – how do you hygiene at home?