Hygge is the cozy feeling you get when you are enjoying the good things in life, either alone or with loved ones or friends. For me, it’s important that I enjoy doing what I do! I spend a lot of time in my home office and find it crucial to have a workspace that feels inviting and comfortable.
“Hygge” has become one of my favourite words – just hearing it or seeing it somewhere brings me a feeling of comfort, of cosiness, of happiness! And the best thing is that I don’t even know why! I just feel it…
What is hygge?
Now, most of us know that hygge is a Danish word and it is all about being in the moment, feeling completely relaxed and centred, letting go of the hectic world around you.
Described as a special feeling or moment, hygge is a quality of cosiness that makes a person feel content and comfortable. If you Google the word hygge, you will come across images of hot beverages, fireplaces, fairy lights, beautiful candles, cosy blankets, warming socks, a couple snuggling or a small group of people spending time together. Hygge is the cosy feeling you get when you are enjoying the good things in life, either alone or with loved ones or friends.
For me, it’s important that I enjoy doing what I do! I spend a lot of time in my home office and find it crucial to have a workspace that feels inviting and comfortable.
With the pandemic lasting for more than a year now, the way we work has evolved. A lot of us have had to adapt to working from home, sharing spaces with either a partner or the whole family. Some other people found themselves restricted to their own place with no real time social interactions. It has not been easy!
Maybe you find yourself working from home.
Maybe you are creating your side hustle and have created a small workspace at home for that.
You are maybe handling your own business from home (with the lockdowns and all).
Maybe you need a break or have never worked from home before and are finding it challenging.
Maybe you are loving working from home or you are back to the office already.
You might be on the road as a ‘digital nomad’…
Wherever you are, whether working from home, taking a break or otherwise, I hope that your workspace is productive and inspiring.
What is a hygge office/work space?
It’s a work space that allows your creative juices to flow easily and effortlessly, a place where you feel comfortable and happy to spend time in, that therefore boosts your productivity and wellbeing.
How do you do it?
Since hygge is more about the atmosphere and the experience, I would say the best way to do it is to focus on ‘feelings’. Ask yourself how you would like to feel in your work space, then plan and adjust accordingly.
These are some tips that might help you:
DECLUTTER
PERSONALISE YOUR DESK/OFFICE/ROOM
ADD GREENERY OR NATURAL ELEMENTS TO YOUR SPACE
LIGHTING AND COSINESS
Some additional tips:
And finally, share about the hygge concept with your colleagues and friends and encourage them to try it, too!