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Christmas was a wonderful time to gather amidst excitement and celebration. What was your favourite moment? Now that the holiday has come to an end, January allows us to re-evaluate our priorities and look forward with renewed optimism. At Little Box of Hygge, we have everything you need to prioritise ‘cosy’ and begin 2023 with wellbeing in mind.
Discover a trio of activities that will kickstart the warmth of hygge this year.
Creating Achievable New Year’s Resolutions
We can all be overambitious and set unrealistic goals once the new year arrives. However, hygge is about contentment and embracing a slower pace of life. As 64% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions within January, it seems a new approach is needed.
One simple way to welcome more hygge into your life is to note four or five relaxed days or cosy moments you’d like to experience. Why not record them in our hand-drawn hygge notebook? Describing these experiences in rich detail and trying an idea each week can help you embrace a more hygge lifestyle.
Hygge-friendly resolutions include:
Try not to feel disappointed if life gets in the way. There’s always another opportunity to hygge waiting around the corner.
Enjoying Nature with Loved Ones
Spring may be a few weeks away, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing the great outdoors. Beaches, fields or mountains. Whatever your local area has to offer, spending more time with cherished friends and family in nature can restore your sense of self. Hygge is the calm after the festive storm and should include the “complete absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming” according to Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly.
Danish people are captivated by natural light as they experience long dark winters. They also prioritise a sense of belonging. It may be chilly out there, but experiencing the warmth of friendship on a meander through nature contributes towards a hygge lifestyle. This is one core meaning of hygge.
So grab your wellies whilst it is light. Make a reusable travel mug of warming tea and keep your feet snuggled in supersoft Scandi Sherpa socks. Remember to point out the different colours, sounds and shapes you encounter on your walk. Nature remains beautiful at this time of year.
Spending a Few Days Getting Back to You
Whether you are a mum, dad, daughter or son, the pressure to enjoy the perfect Christmas can take its toll on anyone. Your surroundings can often influence your state of mind, so our picturesque Hygge Retreat will grant you a well-earned moment of rejuvenation and contentment. Consider it your hygge home from home.
This two bedroom hygge hideaway is located centrally, in Lincolnshire, and is brimming with seasonal furnishings hygge vibes. Designed to help your family experience a hyggelig stay, the lounge cupboards are stocked with boardgames, DVDs and books for your enjoyment. Forget the pressures of the outside world. This special self-catering accommodation is here to provide a big ‘hygge hug’ to each of its guests.
Fish or explore the surrounding country park's ten lakes, dine at the onsite restaurant and return home with happy memories of your time together. Stays are available for a minimum of 2 nights.
(Gently) Kick Start 2023 with Hygge
A new year brings new opportunities to embrace life’s joys. Share the meaning of hygge with your nearest and dearest this winter by creating special moments of togetherness, warmth and a cosy hygge lifestyle. Explore The Little Box of Hygge website or email info@littleboxofhygge.co.uk for more details.
