Njuta : (enjoy, delight in) : the Swedish art of savoring the moment / Niki Brantmark.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 239 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780063284081
- 0063284081
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | New | 152.42 B821 | Checked out | 06/11/2024 | 33111011233158 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude
Njuta (pronounced "nyutah"), which means "enjoy" or "delight in," is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life:
Daily rituals Creating a comfortable home Nature and friluftsliv (open-air life) Meal times and fika (coffee breaks) Adapting to the seasons Celebrations with family and friendsFrom relishing a quiet moment of comfort to enjoying the beauty of nature or even just reveling in the deliciousness of a favorite snack, you too can do like the Swedes and open your eyes to all of life's pleasures, no matter how simple.
Niki Brantmark, founder of the popular blog My Scandinavian Home, offers easy-to-follow how-to's, practical lists of tips and tricks, and unique insights into the most fascinating aspects of Swedish culture, from morning dips to Christmas crafting. Njuta is the ultimate guide to rejoicing in the moment, anytime and anywhere.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-235) and index.
An introduction to njuta -- Njuta in daily life -- Njuta from food and drink -- Njuta and exercise -- Njuta from hobbies -- Njuta in nature -- Njuta at home -- Njuta at work -- Njuta with friends and family -- Njuta throughout the seasons -- Epilogue.
"The Danes taught us how to embrace coziness and contentment. Now, the Swedes show us how to pause and savor the moment, to njuta, a philosophy closely tied to Swedish life and culture. Deeply ingrained in the Swedish psyche, njuta is about simplicity and intent in every aspect of life, from daily routines and leisure to family and food and everything in between. The Swedish delight in the simple things in life"-- Provided by publisher.