Hygge isn’t just about coziness. While coziness is a huge factor, it isn’t the only one. This is why hygge can’t be directly translated from Danish to English as “cozy.” For me, hygge in the summer is a lot lot more about the relational aspects of hygge.

Hygge starts at home. If your life is in chaos, if your business is struggling, if you are constantly stressed, you have to start by evaluating your home first. When your home environment where you start and end your day is in disarray the rest of your life will follow suit.

Balance, margin, whatever you want to call it, everyone needs it. Everyone needs a little space to breathe. We live in a culture that encourages life being so busy and crazy we don’t always have time for appreciating beauty, simplicity, or even quality time with others. Hygge provides a way to find joy in the little things and relax in the midst of a busy life.