MAKE LIFE MORE LAGOM
Lagom can be translated as “not too much, not too little,” but it’s pretty much about finding moderation and balance in every aspect of life. Sounds great, right? When you find this happy medium, you’re at your most beautiful and you’ve reached “lagom”. Swedish people believe in keeping life simple. It’s something they do in their everyday lives and in their beauty routines. Here’s 5 tips to keep your life just about lagom!
1. CUT BACK AND RELAX
Keep things simple. Do you really need 20 tubes of mascara or lipstick when you only use one or two? Streamline your morning routine by recycling or getting rid of products you never use or don’t need. Only focus on the ones that deliver the results you love. Look at how much time you saved!
2. CREATE YOUR CAPSULE WARDROBE
Declutter your closet and set aside clothes you no longer like or never use. Instead, focus on versatile garments you love. This will make getting dressed easier and less stressful every morning. And all of those clothes you’ve set aside? Donate them to a local charity.
3. DARE TO SAY NO – “ME” TIME IS ESSENTIAL
Swedes aren’t afraid of going off on their own when they need it. We all need a little time to ourselves to recharge our batteries or do something as simple as take a nap or read a book. You don’t have to say yes to everything. Sneak off on your own, find a quiet place where you can focus on yourself and unwind.
4. DISCONNECT
Leave your work computer at the office. Turn off your phone. Live in the moment and simply enjoy being. You don’t always have to make yourself available to everyone. You’re allowed to be unreachable or incommunicado. We know it’s hard, but try to stop what you’re doing, take a deep breath, breathe in slowly and then exhale. Now, feel how good it is to be free from the stress of constantly checking messages and social media.
5. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY
At the end of the day, life is about doing what makes you happy and spending time with the people you love. Don’t forget to remind yourself from time to time of what is really important to you. Life isn’t always about what we’re expected to do, but also what we want to do. It’s not about exceeding other people’s expectations but living in the now and being thankful for what you have. Remember, you only live once, so do whatever makes you happy!
