Book excerpt: The Only Hygge Guide You’ll Ever Need! Do you want to ease the stress in your life? Learn how to relax? Do you love being cozy and comfortable? In that case, Hygge is for you. Pronounced “Hoo-ga,” Hygge is the ultimate Scandinavian way of life, a way of promoting coziness and contentment in your life. Scandinavians believe that the cozier you are, the better you feel; how you achieve that is up to you. It could be a relaxing cup of tea, wearing a pair of warm, comfy slippers, or wrapped up in a cozy blanket on the couch while the snow falls outside. In short, it’s anything that makes you feel cozy and relaxed. And why you do it isn’t important; it’s the feeling it creates in you. This book will take you through everything you need to know about bringing Hygge into your life. It will tell you how to adapt to a Hygge lifestyle, even if you don’t have cold winters and short days where you live. All that’s important is focusing on what makes you happy, relaxed, and less stressed. Here’s what you will learn: What Hygge is and how it can benefit you How to Hygge your house How to bring Hygge to your diet How to improve your relationships with Hygge How to Hygge the holidays Important hygge vocabulary