The Hygge Manifesto

   To introduce a little hygge into you life there are 10 simple rules. To achieve hygge, just follow the manifesto.

1.Atmosphere

Turn down the lights. Don't sit in bright fluorescent unnatural light. Sit in candle or soft lamp light. Makes everything more gentle and cosy.

 2. Presence

Be in the here and now. Turn off your phone and all electronics. You don't want the  distraction of messages, a TV in the background or the glaring light of a computer. Be on the present without distractions.

3. Pleasure

Time to indulge. Chocolate, cake, coffee, cookies, yummy goodies. Whatever it is make it sweet tasty and bad for you. It is a time to be comfy and indulge, not be strict and sticking to keto.

4. Equality

This is not hosts and guests, this is friends getting together. Share the tasks and airtime. Everyone can pith in and everyone can talk. Don't dominate the tasks or conversation. You'll in in this together.

5. Gratitude

This may be is good as it gets. Don't complain about anything, problems, issues, things going on. Be grateful for the good. Be thankful you can all get together and have this time. Focus on the positives and be grateful for them.

6. Harmony

Don't brag about things. You are friends already, you don't have to try too hard. It's not a competition, they already like you. Bragging is uncouth and can make your friends feel awkward. You got a promotion when they're still in an entry level job.  Talk about neutral things, not one-upmanship.

7. Comfort

This is the time to take a break. Get comfy and relax, that's what it's about after all. Get out the beanbags, cushions, even the pillows. Lets get out the blankets and all sit on the floor!

8. Truce

No drama. We focus on the positives, lets leave the news and politics for another day.

9. Togetherness

Build relationships and narratives. Talk about things you all know. Don't talk about Pokémon if only some of you are into it. Make sure we include, not exclude. "Do you remember the time we...?"

10. Shelter

This is your clan, your tribe, your family. A place of peace and security. You are all there for each other, you all love each other, you are safe here. You can completely be yourself and relax.

  In short, turn down the lights, cut the cake, turn off you phone, sit back and get to reminiscing with your dearest.