The Little Book of Lagom

’s not about everything being perfect; it’s about being ‘just right’ for you

Lagom may sound like an exercise in frugality but in essence it’s about living and enjoying a simpler life so that you focus on what’s important.

Just the right amount is best’

is a lifestyle choice with balance, modesty, unfussiness and contentment at its heart

The Danish art of hygge is about savouring simple daily pleasures and enjoying moments of calm

We will all experience difficult situations at some point in

e will all experience difficult situations at some point in our lives, but it is how we deal with them, and not the situations themselves, that has the most impact on our stress levels. A great way to change your mind about problems is to find a positive within the negative.
This can be hard at first, especially in situations that can have quite a strong and lasting effect on your life. Even finding a small positive will make a situation easier to deal with

It’s important to remember that although there is an element of frugality in lagom, it isn’t about abstinence but achieving a healthy balance that works for you – remember, ‘not too much, not too little, just the right amount’

o reduce clutter, think before you buy. The next time you see something you want to buy, ask yourself the following questions:
Can I live without it?
Will I wear it/use it? If so, where and when?
Can I afford it? Would I prefer to have the money in my account or this item in my house?
Have I got the space for it?
If you’re still not sure, the best thing to do is sleep on it, then go back and buy it the next day if you’re convinced you must have it.
Tip
Have a rule that if you buy something you must get rid of something, so you’re never adding to your amount of belongings.

reduce clutter, think before you buy. The next time you see something you want to buy, ask yourself the following questions:
Can I live without it?
Will I wear it/use it? If so, where and when?
Can I afford it? Would I prefer to have the money in my account or this item in my house?
Have I got the space for it?
If you’re still not sure, the best thing to do is sleep on it, then go back and buy it the next day if you’re convinced you must have it.