Lag: how to live in moderation and enjoy it

What does the word "lag"?

Lag - a whole philosophy. Broad, immense, massive. Rough translation - moderation in all things. Not too little and not too much. Just right. The same balance that is right for you.

Life in the style of a lag - simple, without unnecessary things and tinsel.

Lag covers all spheres of life of the Swedes. You can work a lag - not pereuserdstvuya. Pants sit too lag - as it should be. Even the water is warm-lag - a comfortable temperature.

In each field - work, relationships, interior design, style - the Swedes are guided by the motto lagom är bäst. That is, take only as much as necessary. The key is in moderation.

Who invented the lag?

It is believed that philosophy lag comes from the Viking Age. The word comes from the combination of "laget om" ( "to pass around the circle"). The fact is that during the sittings bucket or the horn of mead passed each other in a circle: Each sip was enough to have enough rest. Equality. Respect. Generosity.

Why Swedes?

Sweden is not the first among the ten most

wealthy countries. Recent polls also showed that Swedes (together with its neighbors from the Scandinavian countries) considered themselves happy. So explore the lag is even more interesting. And although the idea of ​​Swedish, that approach can be anywhere in the world.

Known blogger Nikki Brantmark even wrote a book, "What is a lag," which told everything about this wonderful philosophy. Nicky herself came to Sweden 13 years ago from England. During this time, she radically changed lives, brought to her new habits and unique traditions. And I have found true happiness.

Is it not boring to live like that?

Lag - this is not a denial of pleasures, and the ability to indulge them moderately and balanced. Of course, the Swedes also allow themselves to deviate from the plan. That there is even an incredibly strong Swedish coffee that they brew. Or all sorts of sweets - cake, soaked in punch, chocolate balls in coconut chips, cinnamon rolls - they adore. But after a little indulgence they do not punish themselves abstinence and continue to behave moderately.

How to equip a house in the style of lag?

If you select an area where the Swedes prevailed, this arrangement of the dwelling. Flawless Scandinavian style is recognized by all: it is not overloaded and draws the eye. But how do the Swedes managed to catch the balance? They have an innate desire for minimalism and absolutely no passion for hoarding. Therefore, in the homes of Swedes do not have boxes filled with old things: non-working phones, tens of shabby sweaters and jeans, we swear once put on.

Here's a little test on cluttered. Mark the correct statements tick:

• Do you have a closet or room for items that you never use.
• To find the right thing, you need more than five minutes.
• Are you experiencing stress at the thought that the guests come friends (uninvited), because you have a lot of cleaning.
• Do you have things you do not use, or those that do not please you.

If more than two points mentioned - it's time to think about how to throw too much.

Here are some ways to get rid of trash houses:

• Spend 10 minutes each day raskhlamleniyu. Do not try to do everything at once.
• Spread things in three boxes: keep, give away, throw it away.
• Use the rule of "buy one thing - I get rid of one."
• Do not allow the occurrence of "hot spots" where the likes collect trash.
• Highlight the container for toiletries and a folder for papers.
• Highlight the box for a memorable gizmos and gifts. For the children's drawings, please create a folder with an accordion file.
• With papers typically use one-touch, as soon as the document gets into your hands, remove it in the allotted space, perform the desired action or discard.

That, and the nature of the need to love?

Swedes love to spend time in nature. They can understand that more than half of the country's territory is covered by forest, around 29 national parks. Nature - an integral part of life.

The state is also very supportive of such a partner in Sweden is the concept of "allemansretten"- anyone can walk freely, pick berries and mushrooms and put up tents anywhere, if you do not disturb the peacefulness of the surrounding. So the Swedes in any weather for the selected city, picnics, go sailing, ride a dogsled. By the way, they often spend holidays in their own country. Leave the cottage or summer houses, all day reading, swimming, playing board games, and not in a hurry.

In 2016, WWF conducted a study and found that those who regularly went on nature, feel happier and healthier. Another study also showed that during these "green" travel, we calm down, restore the mind and stimulate the desire to be creative.

I want more secrets of happiness!

Here are three more little secret of happiness from the Swedes:

• Create a capsule wardrobe. Swedish minimalist and functional wardrobe: a small number of things that are perfectly combined with each other. Capsule wardrobe eliminates the stress: You spend less time and effort to purchase, selection and washing.
• Stick Nordic diet. Sweden's national dish - Silla approx potatis (herring and potatoes with cranberries), schotbullar honey potatismus (Mashed potatoes with meat balls) and pitipanna (diced potatoes, onions and meat marinated with beets). Specific sounds, but it is recognized by the Nordic diet doctors one of the healthiest. It lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, arthritis, and Crohn's disease. And yet it does not harm the waist!
• Arrange a little holidays. In Sweden, many traditions, which are designed to combine friends, colleagues, relatives. For example, a ritual sacred Swedish fic - coffee break with sweets. Its essence is simple: a hot drink, entertainment and communication without haste. Or fredagsmyus - cozy Friday, when going to the whole family, watching a movie and eating goodies. It is these little traditions create unforgettable memories that make you smile and warm even in the winter snow.

The material is prepared based on the book "What is the time lag». It will be interesting to all who seek harmony in life.Until June 27 at the website of the publishing house "Myth" this book and still many useful literature can be purchased at a 50% discount on the promotional code MIF_13. Choose until the books and discounts not yet over!

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