{"id":125668,"date":"2024-02-19T05:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/?p=125668"},"modified":"2024-02-19T05:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:46:29","slug":"comfort-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/comfort-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"7 International Practices that Encourage Comfort and Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125809\" src=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comfort-and-connection.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comfort-and-connection.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/comfort-and-connection-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Note: This article on comfort and connection is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Have you experienced guilt over taking breaks, spending time with friends, or prioritizing your well-being? If your answer is yes, you&#8217;re not alone. For instance, I still feel guilty for working part-time instead of full-time. This isn\u2019t logical because I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newworldlibrary.com\/Activism\/YOU-CAN-BUY-HAPPINESS-AND-ITS-CHEAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simplified my life<\/a> so that I could work less. This year, I am making a conscious effort to embrace practices that promote comfort, connection, and contentment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Interestingly, friends who live in different parts of the world, like Spain and <a href=\"https:\/\/shanna.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portugal<\/a>, have shared that the cultural approach to life varies significantly from the United States. In these places, people take time to celebrate holidays and relish simple pleasures. Conversely, in the U.S., many workers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2023\/08\/10\/more-than-4-in-10-u-s-workers-dont-take-all-their-paid-time-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don&#8217;t utilize all their vacation time<\/a>, and some, like myself, feel guilty for opting to work fewer hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These reflections led me to explore practices embraced in other parts of the world. In this article, I\u2019ll share practices from different countries \u2013 like the Danish concept of Hygge and the Swedish philosophy of Lagom \u2013 that encourage rest, fostering comfort and connection with loved ones, and coziness.\u00a0Throughout this article, you&#8217;ll find tiny steps that you can incorporate into your routine. Select a few of these tips to infuse joy into your daily life and, most importantly, have fun!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-1-hygge-denmark-the-art-of-coziness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hygge (Denmark): The Art of Coziness<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Meik Wiking, the author of<em> The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets To Happy Living<\/em>, shared with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/practicing-hygge-danish-lifestyle\">SELF<\/a> that &#8220;hygge has been called everything from &#8216;the art of creating intimacy&#8217; to &#8216;coziness of the soul,&#8217; and even &#8216;cocoa by candlelight.'&#8221; I absolutely adore this concept! There&#8217;s something magical about turning the thermostat up a few degrees and snuggling on the couch with my cat, husband, and a good book. Having a cup of hot coffee by my side elevates these simple pleasures, making them even more meaningful.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny steps to find connection and comfort with Hygge<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Savor simple pleasures like hot drinks, sweet treats, watching movies, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Light candles, turn the lights down, put on your favorite lounge wear, and snuggle up with a soft blanket.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Focus on being in the moment so that you can rest and relax with loved ones.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-2-fika-sweden-coffee-breaks-amp-connections-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fika (Sweden): Coffee Breaks &amp; Connections\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall wrote a wonderful book called <em>Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break. <\/em>They explain, \u201cFunctioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break, often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with it. You can do it alone, you can do it with friends. You can do it at home, in a park or at work. But the essential thing is that you do it, that you make time to take a break: that\u2019s what fika is all about.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In essence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/what-in-the-world-is-fika-an-intro-to-the-swedish-coffee-break-the-art-of-fika-219297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fika<\/a> is more than a coffee break. It gives people a moment to slow down, relax, enjoy meaningful conversations, and savor simple pleasures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny Steps to enjoy Fika<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Connect with colleagues, friends, or family by taking regular coffee or tea breaks.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pair your coffee with sweet treats like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splendidtable.org\/story\/2022\/09\/23\/gateau-au-yaourt-a-la-farine-damande-almond-yogurt-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cake<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/healthier-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies-gf-1-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cookies<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Use Fika as a way to slow down and relax.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-3-lagom-sweden-just-enough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Lagom (Sweden): Just Enough<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lagom is a Swedish principle that translates to \u201cjust enough\u201d or \u201cjust the right amount.\u201d Writer and philosopher Jonny Thomson <a href=\"https:\/\/bigthink.com\/thinking\/swedish-philosophy-lagom-just-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explains<\/a> lagom as, \u201cknowing when enough is enough, and trying to find balance and moderation rather than constantly grasping for more. Lagom is that feeling of contentment we all get when we have all that we need to make us comfortable. It\u2019s neither a millionaire\u2019s splurge in Vegas, nor a pauper\u2019s cold winter night. It means having a roof over your head, food in your belly, friends at your back, and money \u2014 <em>just enough<\/em> money \u2014 in your pockets. If Goldilocks had a catchphrase, it would be \u2018let\u2019s <em>lagom<\/em> this bear house.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lagom reminds me of many of the ideas associated with simple living like embracing simple pleasures and knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/benefits-of-simple-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how much is enough<\/a>. For example, my husband and I lived in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowmagazine.com\/flow-magazine\/tammy-strobel-on-letting-go-of-her-tiny-house.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tiny house<\/a> for roughly five years. We outgrew our little house, though. We wanted a home that had more space for entertaining and cooking. Now we live in a two-bedroom apartment, and that is \u201cjust enough\u201d space for us.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny Steps to find comfort and connection with Lagom<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Aim for contentment in work, exercise, social meet-ups, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Embrace simplicity and \u201cenough\u201d in daily living.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Foster <a href=\"https:\/\/bigthink.com\/thinking\/swedish-philosophy-lagom-just-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">equality and fairness<\/a> in relationships and communities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-4-gluggavedur-iceland-window-weather-wonders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Gluggave\u00f0ur (Iceland): Window Weather Wonders<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cThe Icelandic word gluggave\u00f0ur, which translates as \u2018window-weather\u2019, refers to weather that is good to watch from your window, but less enjoyable when you\u2019re outside. The rainy day when you sip a cup of tea listening to the pitter-patter of rain on the roof, the howling wind shaking trees outside as you watch from the safety of the kitchen table,\u201d says writer <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/illumination\/how-the-icelandic-word-gluggave%C3%B0ur-can-help-you-appreciate-being-at-home-5c24c216298d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julia Barbosa<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Unknowingly, I engaged in gluggave\u00f0ur last weekend. I sat on the couch and watched the rainfall and the clouds race by. Then I mixed some hygge into the day. I put on soft lounge wear, pulled out a blanket, and napped on the couch. When I woke up, I continued to watch the weather from the window while drinking a hot cup of tea. It was delightful!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny Steps to embrace gluggave\u00f0ur<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Appreciate the beauty of rain, snow, and winter landscapes through windows.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Unplug and cozy up with a tea or coffee.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-5-ikigai-japan-finding-purpose-and-joy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ikigai (Japan): Finding Purpose and Joy<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ikigai \u2013 a Japanese word and philosophy \u2013 encompasses elements that bring purpose and joy into people\u2019s lives. Writer and philosopher <a href=\"https:\/\/positivepsychology.com\/ikigai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeffrey Gaines<\/a> explains that ikigai brings fulfillment to individuals. Also, it can contribute to the good of others by prioritizing social connections and doing meaningful work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cFor example, if I am passionate about crisis counseling, am also skilled at it, there is a need for it in my world at the time, and I have several job offers in this field, I might say I\u2019ve found my <em>ikigai<\/em> sweet spot,\u201d says Gaines.\u00a0The idea behind ikigai is to bring together \u201cwhat you love to do, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tiny Steps to encourage comfort and connection with ikigai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Discover your &#8220;Ikigai&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/positivepsychology.com\/ikigai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brainstorming<\/a> what brings you joy and purpose.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Engage in activities that foster social connection like sports, gardening, attending community events, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-6-ubuntu-africa-i-am-because-we-are\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Ubuntu (Africa): I Am Because We Are<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ubuntu_philosophy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a> highlights that there are \u201cmany different (and not always compatible) definitions of what Ubuntu is. Even with the various definitions, Ubuntu encompasses the interdependence of humans on another and the acknowledgment of one&#8217;s responsibility to their fellow humans and the world around them. It is a philosophy that supports collectivism over individualism.\u201d Ubuntu is a beautiful concept. The philosophy reminds me that we are all connected, and that humans are social animals who need connections to thrive. I\u2019ve discovered that slowing down can create space to connect with loved ones and communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny Steps to help you embrace Ubuntu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Learn about Ubuntu; a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ted.com\/further-reading-on-ubuntu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">philosophy of shared humanity<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Brainstorm ways you can grow your community. Think about volunteering, asking for help, and how you can engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2023\/11\/14\/1212908276\/can-little-actions-bring-big-joy-researchers-say-micro-acts-can-boost-well-being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">micro-acts of joy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-7-siesta-spain-afternoon-nap-tradition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Siesta (Spain): Afternoon Nap Tradition<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20170609-its-time-to-put-the-tired-spanish-siesta-stereotype-to-bed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to the BBC<\/a>, the Siesta originated in post Civil War Spain. They explain, \u201cTraditionally, the Spanish working day was split into two distinct parts: people would work from 9am until 2pm, stop for a two hour lunch break and return to work from 4pm until around 8pm. This disjointed day came about because in post Civil War Spain, many people worked two jobs to support their families, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. The two hour break allowed workers, especially those in rural areas, time to rest or travel after the first job ended.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Interestingly, the tradition of the siesta is changing in Spain. In small towns, like Ador, the siesta is still a sacred tradition. In larger cities, this isn&#8217;t the case; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20170609-its-time-to-put-the-tired-spanish-siesta-stereotype-to-bed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 60% of Spaniards<\/a> don&#8217;t have the opportunity to take an afternoon nap. Some companies are trying to bring the siesta back because naps decrease fatigue, increase productivity, and more importantly, improve worker well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tiny Steps to enjoy the Siesta<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you can, incorporate short naps into your day to recharge, rest, and improve your well-being.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you can\u2019t nap during the day, slow down and meditate for a few minutes. You can do this on hot or cold days.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-parting-words\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parting Words \u2026<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This year, I\u2019m going to borrow ideas from the beautiful cultural traditions mentioned above. The ideas inspired me to infuse more comfort, connection, and contentment into my daily life. Pick a few of the tiny steps I shared in this article and join me!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-books-that-encourage-comfort-connection-and-contentment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books that Encourage Comfort, Connection, and Contentment<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49jYUXc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Little Book of Hygge<\/a>: Danish Secrets to Happy Living<\/em> by Meik Wiking<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3woNl2z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break<\/a>, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats <\/em>by Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wlwBcx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much:<\/a> The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life <\/em>by Niki Brantmark\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49FhadG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ikigai:<\/a> The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life<\/em> by H\u00e9ctor Garc\u00eda and Francesc Miralles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42H6tVF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyday Ubuntu<\/a>: Living Better Together, the African Way<\/em> by Mungi Ngomane<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><em>There may be affiliate links in this post of which I receive a small commission.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: This article on comfort and connection is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. 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