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INSIDE THIS ISSUE page 1 Lessons in Integrity You Can’t Learn From a Textbook page 2 Pack Like a Pro and Say Goodbye to Suitcase Overload Give Your Employees the Tools to Thrive page 3 Downsizing to a Tiny Home Can Save Your Retirement Hopes St. Patrick’s Emerald Rain page 4 3 Essential Strategies From Norway to Boost Your Daily Life
Find Your ‘Velvære’ Through Nature, Community, and Coziness THE ART OF SLOW LIVING
According to the World Happiness Report, Norway consistently ranks in the top 10 happiest countries in the world, whereas the U.S. has ranked in the high teens for years. We can’t emulate everything Norwegians do to remain happy, but they do offer a unique strategy Americans can utilize to maintain a positive outlook on life. Velvære is the Norwegian word for the state of well-being, which can be achieved by adopting the Nordic concept of slow living.
the Norwegian way of life, which directly impacts their happiness! Dugnad As we already know, community and belonging have a significant role in our happiness. Dugnad is a Norwegian activity all about helping and supporting one’s community. Whether through doing volunteer work, cleaning up public spaces, or raising money to support local causes, finding ways to help others provides more value to your life and helps your heart stay happy. Koselig How do you describe your everyday sense of being? Do you experience your life as chaotic, calm, or consistent? Koselig is the idea of incorporating coziness into all aspects of your life. When you carry yourself with a sense of warmth and comfort, you feel better and spread happiness everywhere you go.
Here are three strategies straight from Norway to help you reach velvære .
Friluftsliv While friluftsliv may look like something found in a medical textbook, it refers to the Norwegian concept of open-air living and outdoor recreation. Norwegians spend ample time outside, regardless of the season. They ski, cook, and walk in nature. The outdoors plays a huge role in
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