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| Author | : Niki Brantmark |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2017-09-21 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 0008260117 |
Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning ‘just enough’. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything.
| Author | : Linnea Dunne |
| Publisher | : Gaia |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2017-07-13 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1856753751 |
Step aside Hygge. Lagom is the new Scandi lifestyle trend taking the world by storm. This delightfully illustrated book gives you the lowdown on this transformative approach to life and examines how the lagom ethos has helped boost Sweden to the No.10 ranking in 2017's World Happiness Report. Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'. Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more than 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good. By living lagom you can: Live a happier and more balanced life Reduce your environmental impact Improve your work-life balance Free your home from clutter Enjoy good food the Swedish way Grow your own and learn to forage Cherish the relationships with those you love
| Author | : Niki Brantmark |
| Publisher | : CICO Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-04-18 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781782494119 |
Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Scandinavia is famous for its distinctive style: homes are pared-back and simple, and form and function are combined to create aesthetically pleasing and practical interiors. Scandinavians are inspired by light, having an abundance of it in summer but so little of it in winter, and house designs tend to maximize the amount of natural light that enters the home, and allow the inhabitants to make the most of outdoor life during the summer. Similarly, nature and the weather are major influences: homes are made warm and cozy for the freezing winter months—not just literally with log burners, but also through incorporating wood and natural materials. Here Niki Brantmark, owner of the interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, presents a wide-ranging collection of these beautiful homes and explores how the Scandinavian lifestyle is reflected in them all. The first chapter, Urban Living, features styles ranging from minimalist to bohemian, and pale palettes to dramatic dark colors. By contrast, the Country Homes tend to have a softer, calmer feel, through color and textiles, in line with a slower pace of life. Finally, the spectacular Rural Retreats include a mountain cabin, beach house, and rustic summer cottage, and demonstrate how having somewhere to escape to is so important to many Scandinavians. This collection of stunning interiors will put Scandi style within every reader’s reach.
| Author | : Niki Brantmark |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2017-10-10 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 0062748807 |
In a fast-paced world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love? Sweden is ranked in the top three of the world’s happiest places to live, and lagom, which means “not too much and not too little—just right,” is the Swedish philosophy for enjoying balance in every aspect of life—from work and leisure to family and food, and everything in between. Experienced bakers know by touch when the dough they are kneading is lagom—not too moist and not too dry. At the office, professionals who work hard—but not to the detriment of other parts of their lives—are following the lagom ideal. Lagom is moderation, balance, and equality. By using the Swedish lifestyle as an example, Niki Brantmark offers insightful suggestions and bite-sized actions to help you make subtle changes to your life, so you too can make time for the things that matter most and find greater happiness.
| Author | : Niki Brantmark |
| Publisher | : HarperThorsons |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2017-09-21 |
| Genre | : Conduct of life |
| ISBN | : 9780008260101 |
Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom - meaning 'just enough'. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything.
| Author | : Parth Sawhney |
| Publisher | : Parth Sawhney |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2021-07-24 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : |
Happiness is a state of mind and it is always within us. Most of us think of happiness as a scarce commodity, something that we only experience when we participate in certain major milestones or life events such as birthdays, weddings, vacations, and family gatherings. But if we choose, we can make happiness an integral part of our everyday life. Daily Happiness is an attempt to distill life-changing ideas from the best resources on happiness, fulfillment, and contentment in daily easy-to-read meditations. In this book, the knowledge and wisdom of renowned authors and thought leaders such as the 14th Dalai Lama, Martin E.P. Seligman, Dan Harris, Gretchen Rubin, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Daniel Gilbert, Shawn Achor, and Matthieu Ricard have been distilled in a form that is easy to digest and consume (even if you're not a reader!). Every meditation has been crafted to give you either the essence and the formula, if you will, of the subject at hand or a groundbreaking idea introduced by the respective author through their work. The fundamentals to experiencing profound joy and mastering the art of perennial happiness will never change and that's why it's crucial that we learn and practice them in our day-to-day life to advance forward both personally and professionally. The condensed timeless knowledge in these meditations will not only help you in navigating through the complexities that come with living and working in the modern world, but also guide you in your quest to live a happier life enriched with memorable and joyful experiences.
| Author | : Dan J. Stein |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2021-05-11 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0323904394 |
Problems of Living: Perspectives from Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Cognitive-Affective Science addresses philosophical questions related to problems of living, including questions about the nature of the brain-mind, reason and emotion, happiness and suffering, goodness and truth, and the meaning of life. It draws on critical, pragmatic, and embodied realism as well as moral naturalism, and brings arguments from metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics together with data from cognitive-affective science. This multidisciplinary integrated approach provides a novel framework for considering not only the nature of mental disorders, but also broader issues in mental health, such as finding pleasure and purpose in life. - Draws on the strongest aspects of polar positions in philosophy and psychiatry to help resolve important perennial debates in these fields - Explores continuities between early philosophical work and current cognitive-affective sciences, including neuroscience and psychology - Employs findings from modern cognitive-affective science to rethink key long-standing debates in philosophy and psychiatry - Builds on work showing how mind is embodied in the brain, and embedded in society, to provide an integrated conceptual framework - Assesses both the insights and the limitations of cognitive-affective science for addressing the big questions and hard problems of living
| Author | : Max Coates |
| Publisher | : Legend Press Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2024-06-13 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1917163835 |
Mental Health is very much on the agenda. This book demystifies a lot of the issues that can affect the majority. It shows how small changes can bring significantly better outcomes.
| Author | : Georgina Barton |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 108 |
| Release | : 2023-02-02 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 981197750X |
This book argues the importance of aesthetic literacies in learning and teaching in schools for future work. The study of aesthetics is critical in today’s learning, due to the increasingly complex ways in which we communicate meaning, such as through the presentation of texts and objects. The book provides educators, pre-service teachers, and students an in-depth understanding of aesthetic literacies in innovative spaces, including in philosophical literature, environmental spaces, curricula and classrooms. Using various theoretical frames from both the arts and literacy fields, this book shares relevant pedagogies, theorisations and contexts where aesthetic literacies are at the core of learning. It emphasises how improved knowledge of aesthetics and quality experiences in beauty are vital in aiding students and young children develop the necessary resilience and tolerance needed in today’s uncertain world.
