Have you ever thought about giving yourself permission to stop, sit, and read a book in the middle of the day? Giving yourself that gift of it being okay to do nothing? Our guests for today are an incredible sister-duo, Michelle Anderson, and Laura Massarella, hosts and creators of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project. These are two ladies that talk the talk and walk the walk and live their lives in all things cozy. With a finger on the secret to destressing, being fully engaged in their lives, and getting all the good feels, they live by following the Danish principle of Hygge (“hoo-gah”). This is a Danish word that means the art of living in coziness. It’s all about surrounding yourself with things like smells, textures, tastes, people, etc., that make you feel happy, or in other words, cozy. In our conversation today, we hear how they became rooted in mindfulness and the role therapy played in their healing journeys. We are introduced to the Danish principle of Hygge and what it means to live by it. They share key insights on how to approach slowing down and truly being okay with doing less, or nothing, for even a little while. If you want to learn more about embracing the Hygge way, then don’t miss out on this great episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How they became rooted in mindfulness.
- How therapy played a role in Michelle’s healing journey.
- A thought on finding healthcare professionals to facilitate healing in our lives.
- The Danish principle of Hygge and what it means to live by it.
- Lauren talks about the Blue Zones and the importance of connection.
- An elaboration of the difference between mindfulness and Hygge.
- What Hygge and the associated lifestyle can offer to people who embrace it.
- Lauren and Michelle share their process of embracing the Hygge lifestyle.
- How to approach slowing down: be okay with doing less or nothing for a little bit.
- Finding the Hygge for you.
- Michelle shares her favorite definition of Hygge.
- They share their red flags; a signal to return to self-care and Hygge.
- The best piece of advice they’ve ever been given.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Sister Project on Instagram
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