Integrative Health Care Blog

When we inhale, we are experiencing our most ancient sense: smell. Before we could see, hear, or touch, we could smell. Think about cookies baking in the oven, the aroma of your Grandpa, the scent of spring or a holiday pine. These aromas are unmistakable and have a psychological effect on us.

Hygge (hoo-gah) is a Danish word that’s hard to translate but easy to feel. Defined as “a quality of coziness and comfort.” It’s about being kind to yourself with small, delightful things like warm drinks and candlelight. At its core, hygge is about self-care.

Setting boundaries is an empowering practice. We learn what is accepted and not accepted and what specific verbal and physical cues are.