So what is Hygge?

But sorry, you’re going to have to wait.

It’s not that I don’t like sharing. In fact, I created this entire blog to share. It’s just that, well, I don’t quite know yet.

First a bit of background. I chose Copenhagen for two reasons:

1. Because the neuroscience classes looked amazing.
2. Because Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.

And that is where Hygge comes in. According to Uncle Google (oh and I’m from New Zealand so sorry if I accidentally let some kiwi slang slip), Hygge is defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).” And believe it or not, this way of life is thought by many to be the key to happiness.

So as I build my new life in Copenhagen, I hope that along the way I can begin to pick up the Hygge way of life and share what I learn with whoever happens to stumble upon my page.