The Nordic Lifestyle: A 7-Step Recipe for Happiness and Life Philosophies

World Happiness Report The Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland) are among the top 10 happiest nations. And there are some common traits and traditions that can inspire us on how to be happier, every day!

1. Hygge – moments of indulgence

The Danish concept of Hygge can be translated as comfort for the soul. Think of the feeling you get on cold winter days when you're at home under a blanket, watching a movie and drinking hot tea with your loved one.

Allow yourself moments of indulgence without feeling guilty about them, or blaming yourself for wasting time. Hygge also means a family dinner or a Sunday afternoon spent at your grandparents', along with all the family members, in complete harmony.

2. Balance in all things

The Swedes call them just the right amount, but we call it a balanced, optimal lifestyle with moderation. And it can refer to almost anything, from the amount of sugar in your coffee to the hours you spend at the office. Therefore, moderation and finding your own level of contentment and inner peace are key to a balanced life. And for the Swedes, this tendency is even more pronounced because it often involves shifting the focus from "I," as an individual and selfish person, to "we," as a group in which I live and where I must integrate.

Perseverance is key.

Finns have their own termResilience) which refers to the persistence in seeing something through to the end, in achieving your goal. This philosophy of life involves willpower, determination, and perseverance. It’s that moment when you’re working on a project and have moved past the phase of inspiration and creativity, and are left with the tasks that take time—but without which you cannot complete the project.

4. Make time for your loved ones! 

The Swedes call them Coffee break and associate it with a coffee break and a dessert. But it is more than just a coffee break or a retreat from daily activities; it is a connection with those around you. Even if the tradition disappears and young people work more and more, take breaks as often as possible and use them to see friends and spend time with them.

5. Cycling as a way of life

Cycling is a normal thing in Nordic countries, whether you are a girl or a boy. Cycling means healthy choices and a certain freedom that you don't have with a car or on foot. We are happy to see that more and more Bucharest residents are choosing to cycle. And the even better part is that Greenfield residents have approximately 100 km of trails available, perfect for exploring.!

My home is my castle! 

Perhaps we are accustomed to visiting friends, but in Nordic countries, it's a big deal when you are invited to someone's home. Home is considered a magical place where you recharge your batteries. What can we take from this? The habit of decorating the home so that it is always the favorite place for recharging batteries.

7. Consume local products

Food is one of our basic needs, and while globalization gives us the opportunity to buy tomatoes in the middle of winter and citrus fruits in the height of summer, we shouldn’t forget that local food is the best. It tastes better, it’s healthier, you can find out exactly how it was produced, and the supply chain from the producer to your table is considerably shorter.

Perhaps changes don't happen overnight, but we're glad to see that many of the residents in cGreenfield Băneasa Residential District We are already followers of the life philosophies mentioned above. And we invite you to become part of our community!