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Hygge Series Book #1Does the hustle and bustle of modern living overwhelm you at times? Are you looking for a way to feel a sense of calm and ease in your own home? If you typically find yourself feeling stressed about how busy the world is today and are looking for a way to slow things down a bit in order to find more enjoyment out of life on a daily basis, then this book is definitely for you! Grab this book, Hygge: An Introduction to the Danish Art of Cozy Living to start learning the secrets of how you can start to live a life that is primarily filled with joy, pleasure, and a sense of safety. After reading about what the hygge lifestyle can offer you, you'll have a much better understanding of why this type of lifestyle has become so trendy and popular in recent years.

Imagine a world where you feel stress-free whenever you're at home or in the presence of people about whom you truly care. When you're able to design a life of comfort, you're going to find that happiness is going to flow into your life at a faster pace than you've ever imagined possible. If happiness is what you truly value over all other material possessions, then it is essential that you start to integrate hygge principles into your life, sooner rather than later. Once you've surrounded yourself with comfort and pleasure, your world will be primed and ready for the happiness that will inevitably come with this pursuit. It's that simple.

This book is going to provide you with the following information regarding the hygge lifestyle:


What hygge is and how it originated
Home decorating techniques that you can use in conjunction with hygge ideals
How to enhance your relationships through hygge
Tips on how activities that will promote a greater sense of calm in your life
Why hygge is important for your mental health and clarity
And so much more!

With your happiness on the line, it's important that you read Hygge: An Introduction to the Danish Art of Cozy Living right away!

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2017

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39 reviews6 followers
February 1, 2020
This really just reads like someone read a book on the concept, then wrote a series of blog posts on it. Overall disappointing, but a short enough read that I don’t feel like I wasted too much time. Would be a decent introduction for people who had never heard of the concept before.
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701 reviews64 followers
September 11, 2021
Tiene información muy básica, lo recomiendo solo para aquellos que no tengan nada de conocimiento sobre hygge.

Estuvo bien pero siento que le faltaron elementos.
2 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2019
More like hygge headlines than a true hygge guidebook

Very light on actual description of hygge. Author doesn't delve into any faction of the hygge lifestyle but gives cliff note of hygge principles. More of a collection of hygge headlines with quick blurbs that are often not even scratching the surface of the emotion and reasoning behind the hygge idea.
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98 reviews3 followers
August 19, 2022
Obviously I should have known how self focused this would be .. the whole time I just kept thinking about the gospel and thanking Christ.. I did find the info on the yellow light useful though.. and the fact that my weird house is apparently hygge .. not that I am concerned with being on trend but I’m always for comfort and snuggliness (new word) so that’s cool. Aaaand I do love the confirmation of the casual hang.. which tends to be my speciality.
74 reviews7 followers
September 10, 2020
Makes Hygge sound pretty insipid.
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28 reviews2 followers
August 31, 2021
This entire "book" is essentially bullet points for different areas of life. You would be better off reading any blog rather than this. The cover is cute, but I didn't realize it was only 81 pages. Either read more specific things on the internet or invest in a whole book about hygge.
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445 reviews3 followers
May 8, 2020
This really is a very basic introduction into Hygge (or Hu-Guh if you are a native English speaker and want to know the correct pronunciation).
This book is a fairly light read and details the enjoyment of the small things, spending time indoors, with a hot beverage and a good book, very apt for the current climate.
However, it was a quick light read, and really offered nothing new or different to the wealth of resources already available.
If you seen a few youtube videos, and read a few articles on the Hygge philosophy, you don't need to read this book.
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594 reviews2 followers
July 12, 2020
Hygge Series Book #1Does the hustle and bustle of modern living overwhelm you at times? Are you looking for a way to feel a sense of calm and ease in your own home? If you typically find yourself feeling stressed about how busy the world is today and are looking for a way to slow things down a bit in order to find more enjoyment out of life on a daily basis, then this book is definitely for you! Grab this book, Hygge: An Introduction to the Danish Art of Cozy Living to start learning the secrets of how you can start to live a life that is primarily filled with joy, pleasure, and a sense of safety. After reading about what the hygge lifestyle can offer you, you'll have a much better understanding of why this type of lifestyle has become so trendy and popular in recent years.

Imagine a world where you feel stress-free whenever you're at home or in the presence of people about whom you truly care. When you're able to design a life of comfort, you're going to find that happiness is going to flow into your life at a faster pace than you've ever imagined possible. If happiness is what you truly value over all other material possessions, then it is essential that you start to integrate hygge principles into your life, sooner rather than later. Once you've surrounded yourself with comfort and pleasure, your world will be primed and ready for the happiness that will inevitably come with this pursuit. It's that simple.

This book is going to provide you with the following information regarding the hygge lifestyle:
What hygge is and how it originated
Home decorating techniques that you can use in conjunction with hygge ideals
How to enhance your relationships through hygge
Tips on how activities that will promote a greater sense of calm in your life
Why hygge is important for your mental health and clarity
And so much more!

With your happiness on the line, it's important that you read Hygge: An Introduction to the Danish Art of Cozy Living right away!
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84 reviews15 followers
September 29, 2020
“Hygge”- as its name has suggested - might be about how you live your life in a comfy and cozy way. As you can see in the book: It might be about how to decorate your house using light bulbs or candles so as to give your house a golden hue as it is proved that “dimmer lighting can cause people to be in a better mood” and you are able to “think in a more creative capacity”,... or it can be about the way that you unwind after getting home from work with “warm socks, chocolates, a good book and maybe even candles”.
I love the way that the book is presented as it is more like a handbook, with some useful tips to mingle, to indulge yourself or to end your day of sorts. However, for those who want to have some in-depth insights into Hygge-ism, they might be disappointed because most of the book is (I think) common sense. Also, there are some parts that I do not agree such as the part about “bonfire hang” or those about food (which is understandable because we all have different preferences when it comes to food), or “rent a dog for the day” 🙂 Nevertheless, as for those who need nothing more than a source of inspiration, I think the book should be just right.
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206 reviews13 followers
December 27, 2022
🧡45/52🧡 🌟🌟🌟
☕ Ya había leído anteriormente un libro sobre Hygge, un concepto danés que me interesa mucho.
☕Este libro me parece ideal para quien empieza a introducirse al mundo del Hygge, pues trae conceptos muy básicos.
☕Lo que me agradó del libro es que resalta no solo la estética del concepto, sino que también recordar que es un estilo de vida, que puede aplicarse sin importar donde vivas, y que también es una forma de nutrir el alma para vivir una vida mas presente y confortable.
☕Mi parte favorita es el recordatorio de ubicar dentro de tu hogar un espacio para descomprimirte, relajarte, disfrutar de un buen libro o un pasatiempo que te relaje, y evitar usar el tiempo libre simplemente absorto en la tecnología.
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722 reviews4 followers
March 1, 2020
Generally an ok book, gives a good overview, but there are several times where a completely incorrect word is used. Not even a synonym or homonym of the correct word. Just really not well written at all.

And if anyone can explain the weird part of this sentence to me, I would be grateful. You'll know it when you see it:

"While an outfit that is entirely made of black clothing may seem goth or harrowing to come, an all-black outfit compliments the hygge fashion ideal quite nicely."

My best guess is that it should be "some" instead of "come", but it's still a terrible sentence. And this book is the first I've heard or seen of black being the go-to hygge clothing color.
25 reviews
June 26, 2017
Cozy at home

This is the Danish concept of comfort and cozy-ness. Theirs is a cold climate and I can relate here in Michigan. Love the idea of an example of Hygge is sitting on your porch on a winter evening with hot chocolate in a hand made mug wearing earmuffs , a warm coat, and a scarf you knitted. I gave five stars because it was a quick read but gave a thorough overview of the concept.
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427 reviews11 followers
November 28, 2019
Hygge...it's so me, and not just because of my Danish ancenstry. I love a cold house so that I can feel cozy in my leggings topped with legwarmers and knitted wrist warmers curled up under a plush blanket with a warm dog next to me while it snows outside. This book is a great Hygge 101 for anyone wanting simple tips to get into that groove, which will provide you comfort and reduce your stress. I hardly ever bother with highlights on my kindle, but made 15 in this short book.
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Author 1 book45 followers
March 31, 2024
Good! A general overview of Hygge, which involves gratitude, mindfulness, and self-care. There are tips to include more coziness for hearth and home. A good and quick read!

💕Book Quotes:

"One of the biggest reasons why the notion of hygge is important to the people of Denmark is because of their exceptionally long winters."

"When you learn to bring more gratitude into your life, you’re going to be able to not only become happier, but also become less materialistic."
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11 reviews
January 12, 2021
i guess i was already living this way, so it wasn't very helpful to me, but it could be helpful to others! the only thing i found really bizarre was that one of the suggestions was to rent a dog????? i'm not sure i agree with that, maybe the suggestion would be to either foster or adopt a pet, not just "rent" one for the day like it's a thing.
38 reviews
October 2, 2017
Interesting

A good read to give incite on a more Eastern way of life . I knew nothing really about the Danish way of life. Even though I don't like the cold, we have it in our state.. It feels like hiding for the winter.
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9 reviews
March 22, 2020
Simple, informative and hygge to its core.

Simple, easy to use and understand and a thoroughly enjoyable read. Im really looking forward to implementing hygge into my life based on the suggestions in thia book
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701 reviews9 followers
November 14, 2020
Loved this little book. Made a reading nook in front of my bookcase with pillows, a rug, and a tray for tea after reading this book. It’s such a peaceful area. This book was full of good ideas to make my home a place where I feel warm, safe and cozy!
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88 reviews1 follower
April 1, 2021
This book is pretty thin, tell u about adopting hygge (a danish cozy living) in almost every aspect of daily life. Really an 'introduction' about hygge: u have to dig more about hygge from another sources.
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30 reviews7 followers
January 10, 2024
As some previous reviewers have stated, this reads more like highlights on hygge. Also,at times I felt like the author was talking down to me or being condescending. If you are interested in learning more about hygge, this is not it.
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89 reviews37 followers
January 26, 2024
This was so poorly written. It felt like a weird blog post on a very random website. SO much telling instead of showing. "Below you will see", "In this book you will learn", "In this chapter we will discuss."
147 reviews
November 11, 2024
Esse livro passa uma sensação de ter sido feito por IA, sabe?

Tem os tópicos e explicações básicas, mas bem básica mesmo do que foi dito.

Aprendi mais sobre o conceito em um vídeo de 10 minutos no Youtube.

A capa é uma fofura entretanto...
2 reviews
July 26, 2019
Cute book, _(")_Namaste

Enjoyed the read, and with all things, breathe deeply and relax, life is a journey not a job , ;-) , _(")_Namaste
3 reviews
December 13, 2019
Easy to follow and understand

Nice easy to understand ideas to be more thankful in life. Good suggestions to get started being more huge in life
1,575 reviews30 followers
February 29, 2020
Easy, quick read. Very simple ideas, but repetitive. But cosy read about a cosy way of life.
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159 reviews25 followers
March 27, 2020
Cute

It's a cute book with some tips about a happier and comfier life. It suggests you many things you can do and introduse the hugge lifestyle to you.
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206 reviews5 followers
June 1, 2020
hmm.. it sure feels like it is describing aesthatically pleasing decor, fashion and self-care type of youtube content.. idk maybe the in-depth version of Hygge would make sense to me.
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