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‘Koselig’ Isn’t the Same as ‘Hygge’
Each summer, Europe’s Nordic countries — which consistently rank among the world’s happiest — reap the benefits of their geographic position, with daylight stretching into the night. Then, come winter, the opposite is true, and darkness creeps into daytime.
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Embrace The Swedish ‘Lagom’ Lifestyle To Reduce Stress And Save Money
Looking longingly toward Nordic cultures for solutions to our problems is practically a cottage industry at this point. Between Scando design principles (more light, less stuff); sustainability initiatives (The Netherlands have figured out how to feed us all); education (Norwegian forest schools, anyone?); and health (Finland invests in public saunas), there’s plenty to love. (And…