Welcome to Lagom Living
The Journal
The Lagom Living Journal is an online resource designed to inspire people to feel happier, healthier and more connected to themselves and others using the Swedish ethos of lagom (balanced living).
BREATHE
SLEEP
EAT
MOVE
HABITS
BREATHE SLEEP EAT MOVE HABITS
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What is Lagom?
Lagom is a commonly-used term in Sweden meaning something like not too much or too little just the right amount.
Move Your Body -Move Your Mind
You, yes YOU…have plenty of opportunities to move. From a brief walk to the grocery store to stretching on a yoga mat, the impact a little movement and fresh air can have on your mental, physical, and ORAL health is quite tremendous. How so?
Eat: How, When, and Where
Eating is one of the most important pillars of your health. As the gateway to your entire body, eating allows you to nourish your body, create healthy habits, and maybe even spark a passion for cooking!
Your Sleep is Your Time to Reset
Unlocking the Power of Nose Breathing
As a dentist, I’ve always considered how we keep our gums, teeth, and jaw healthy. But even more so, I’ve discovered how the mouth and the way we breathe connect to our overall health. Have you thought about whether you are a mouth or nose breather?
Cured Salmon
Cured Salmon is a Swedish staple for sure. You can eat it as is, cook it, slice it and put it on a sandwich or make it your appetizers. There are a lot of options how to eat cured salmon. This is how my mom trained (still is!) me to make this amazing cured salmon.
Introducing Swedish Death Cleaning
So what is Swedish Death Cleaning? In Sweden, it involves getting rid of clutter and making your home nice and orderly as you prepare to move on from this life (with the goal of not leaving junk behind for family members to deal with).
The Swedish Art of Fika
Fika (fee-ka) is difficult to translate in English because while the literal meaning is a coffee break, it is so much more than that. Fika is the intentional act of taking a pause and enjoying life. It’s an opportunity to slow down and connect with yourself and others.
Nature and the Swedish Right to Roam
An important pillar of lagom is its relationship with nature. In fact, ‘Allemansrätt’, or The Right of Public Access, is a cherished right in Sweden. It gives everyone in Sweden the right to roam the countryside, camp, cycle and even forage in peace and quiet.
Friday Nights are for Fredagsmys
Friday nights in Sweden are for staying in and relaxing with friends and family. Swedes call it “fredagsmys”, or “Friday coziness”. In general, the Swedish work ethic is incredibly strong and disciplined.
Fabrice’s Sourdough Bread
My favorite bread to bake over the past years has been Fabrice’s "Four Things Bread". It takes a couple of days to make it, but very little time is spent on it.