The Science of Hygge (the Danish feeling of coziness!)

Hygge is the Danish concept of coziness, fellowshipping, & friends/family, but what about the SCIENCE? Why do we love hygge? ✨ Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial. Choose 1 audiobook + 2 Audible Originals for free! Visit audible.com/trace or text trace to 500 500 ✨
In this episode of Uno Dos of Trace I dig into the science behind #hygge (pronounced HYOO-GAH). Specifically, warm light temperatures, warm ACTUAL temperatures, social interaction, and the materials we surround ourselves with. Even though some of this seems a bit hokey - there’s some #psychology, sociology, and even evolution tied up in those #cozy holiday feelings.
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🐱 RELATED LYNX
The Cornell Study comparing productivity to lighting
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Cold weather makes you crave warm conversation
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Some hygge science from Psychology Today
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The Happiness Research Institute
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The 2019 UN World Happiness Report
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P.S - Happy Holidays, fam!
P.P.S - Personally, I love the idea that hygge not ONLY relevant during the cold weather!
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