(PREVIOUS:  Creating a Place of Peace: the Process ~~ Part 2: Beyond the Inspiration Corner)

What is Hygge?

Hygge is a Danish term that connotes feelings of
coziness, contentment, and overall well-being.

When you walk into your home,
that is the feeling that you want
to envelop you.

You want to look around and feel
coziness and contentment
in every space of your home.

So how do you achieve Hygge?

Step 1: Continue Recreating, Little by Little

Once you have gone through the process described in “Creating a Place of Peace: Beyond the Inspiration Corner” to redefine and recreate one space, big or small, in your home, use the same process for each additional space.

Do not jump around your home!   Start from the Inspiration Corner and work out from there until that entire room has reached your vision for that room.

You might have only a couple of hours, or you may have an entire weekend or longer.  You might only tackle one side table, or you might have the time and energy to recreate an entire room.  The key is to NOT tackle a space larger than you can complete in the time you have set aside.   Work little by little until the room is the way you envision until you can walk in that room and experience “hygge.” 

Step 2: Revel in your Progress

Once one room is completely redefined and recreated, frequently revisit and revel in what you accomplished in this room.  

Take time to soak in the peace and joy you feel.  Draw energy and motivation from these positive emotions.

Next, close your eyes and visualize the next room you will redefine and recreate.   What do you want to do in this next room?  What is your vision for this room and space?   Revisit your Inspiration Journal and remind yourself of your vision for your home. 

Step 3: The Weight of Clutter Evaporates

The more you recreate your spaces to conform to the vision you have for your home and your life, the more energized you will be to continue the process.

As the clutter that weighs you down and burdens your mind and emotions begins to lift, you will most likely find you have more energy and more time to devote to the things that really matter to you.

Step 4: Maintaining Momentum

Maintain your momentum!  

Once you start this process, do at least a little on a regular basis, room by room.  Once the momentum slows, it is too easy to stall.  Just remember to take plenty of breaks and reward yourself for a job well done!

The more you do, the sooner your whole space will be redefined and recreated in the vision you desire, creating that place, a home, of peace and joy. 

Step 5: Achieving Hygge

How wonderful after all the hard work
of decluttering and recreating each space 
to walk into your home
and smile!

Feelings of coziness and contentment
surround you.
Peace and joy calm your soul.

You have achieved hygge in your home!