Apr 28

Apr 28 Embracing the Lagom Lifestyle

Scandinavian lifestyle concept based on living well through sustainable habits that can be maintained on a daily basis. It signifies the ideal state for each one of us where we feel the most content and happy in our lives. The beauty of lagom is that it is a mindset and not just a specific set of actions to follow. Lagom wants us to find our own balance and happy spots in life where we comfortably and naturally operate within.

Working Smarter

Block your working day into 2 hour chunks with breaks in between using the Pomodoro Technique. It helps you re calibrate your day so that you are productive whilst ensuring you’re not working too much. A lagom mindset invests in planning, meetings and consensus in a flat-organizational structure so the best solution can be found. Everyone is involved in the process, and work conflicts and confrontations are minimized.

Healthy Food Habits

Everything in moderation is fine, the best thing to do is educate yourself about serving sizes. Measure everything until you become an expert in just eyeballing portions. This is not about going on a restrictive calorie diet but creating an individual way of eating that make you and your body the happiest and healthiest it has ever been. Try a subscription service like Mindful Chef, you currently can get £10 off your first two boxes.

Happy Home

By removing clutter and excess from our lives, we’re free to pursue our passions with intention while learning to live with less by being mindful. Sometimes we keep the same decor in our home for years when we should be switching it seasonally. New surroundings always give us sparks of joy especially in terms of colors and smells which most definitely affect moods. Using the Marie Kondo method would be the best place to start.

Mindfulness

Be in the moment and be present. Take time to slow down and meditate, it is important that we re-centre ourselves so that we do not get lost in all the busyness of our lives. Take time for yourself so that you give your best self to others. Be mindful of others expectations of you and use this to set boundaries if they are not balanced.