If you read my previous post, you’d understand that right now I am in a period of change.

I’m making an effort to live in the moment and reduce my social media exposure. So far, so good! I’ve been offline for over a week now and feel pretty positive about it.

So to extend this good feeling, I want to try and slow down in everyday life.

I’ve been doing some research and would like to implement elements of hygge into my lifestyle. To begin with, just slowing down and simplifying my days will be enough. It’s a big change – jumping off the hamster wheel and deciding to slow down and go against everything we are told is true. Such as chasing the career, having the modern home, the best clothes and possessions.

I’m stepping away from this. I’m buying secondhand, cooking local food from scratch, reading more, scenting my home and spending quality time with my family and friends.

I want my boy to grow up living in the moment and not always being glued to a screen. Once he is old enough, I want him to choose a lifestyle that has a healthy balance of work/life, indoors/outdoors – and my lifestyle will hopefully be a positive influence on his own.

One quick and easy element of hygge I’m trying to incorporate is to connect with friends and family more. Making time for good conversation and not just a quick text here or there.

Let’s see how this next week develops.