How to Get the Cozy Hygge Feeling at Home

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to relax and be cozy at home. 

You may have heard of the Danish idea of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) that embodies a feeling of contentment, coziness, enjoying the little things in life, and viewing those little things as special.

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So autumn and winter are the perfect time to shed the stress and busyness of the season in favor of practicing self-care that will help you enjoy all the little things that happen every day.

You might be thinking, "Why now? My calendar is filling up quickly (or is already full) with holiday commitments! Now is not the time to try to fit these things in too!"

But NOW is the perfect time!

First off, take a look at your calendar. Do you really NEED to do everything you've scheduled? Do you have anything that is penciled in as just a "want to do" but not a "need to do"? Maybe that might be something you'd be willing to forgo in favor of a day of relaxing. 

If not, don't worry about trying to accomplish all of the things on this list. These are just a few ideas to get you started. Some don't take a lot of time to do, but the ones that take more time are certainly not intended to cause more stress. Work them into your schedule as time allows.

20 Ways to Fill Your Home with the Feeling of Hygge

1. Bring out warm blankets to layer on your bed.

2. Turn off your phone before going to sleep on the weekend. Sleep late.

3. Eat breakfast in bed.

4. Spend an entire day in your cozy pajamas and fluffy slippers.

5. Make comfort foods like chili, soup, or homemade bread.

6. Light candles.

7. If you knit or crochet, settle into a cozy nook and make an afghan. 

8. Enjoy a fire in the fireplace or a bonfire outside.

9. Bundle up for a hike in the woods. Take pictures of nature along the way.

10. Listen to music on a record player. Sing along to your favorite songs.

11. Open the curtains to let the sunshine in.

12. Plan your spring garden.

13. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea by the light of your Christmas tree.

14. Make time to read a new book or re-read an old favorite.

15. Enjoy a family movie night with popcorn.

16. Bake cookies and share them with neighbors and friends.

17. Start a gratitude journal and write down three good things that happened each day. 

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18. Relax in a bubble bath.

19. Take advantage of the shorter days and watch the sunset.

20. Have an old-fashioned family board game night.

Most of all, enjoy your cozy time at home!