A bit like chasing the end of the rainbow, is it ever possible in today’s culture to live a balanced life? It looks different for all of us but there are some definite keys to finding it.
To be fair, it looks different for all of us and the Swedish art of Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') ….loosely translated as “not too little, not too much, just right” is very helpful in encouraging us how to create balance by valuing “just the right amount” or having enough/sufficient, rather than having everything - there’s quite a difference!
Lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more than just enough, is a waste of time. It also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good. The word itself is widely believed to come from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip.
In this episode, we unpick living “lagom” and discover our own personal balance in life. Once we get our heads around being and having enough, we can:
· Live a happier and more balanced life
· Reduce your environmental impact
· Improve your work-life balance – the endless quest
· Free your home from clutter
· Enjoy good food the Swedish way
· Grow your own and learn to forage
· Cherish the relationships with those you love
049 Still Smiling Through Grief, Sadness and Depression
048 Disconnected in a Connected World
047 Hamster Wheels, 2020 and Sunshine
046 What Makes A Good Life
045 Lean In and Lean On
044 Planning Pleasure and Purpose
043 Charging Toward Christmas
042 FINDING JOY PART 4
041 When To Trust Again
040 Finding Joy Part 3
039 FINDING JOY PART 2
038 Sorry Not Sorry Part 5 - Codependency
037 Sorry Not Sorry Part 4 - Transvision Vamping It
036 Sorry Not Sorry Part 3 - Saying No
035 Finding Joy
034 Sorry Not Sorry Part 2 - Yes You Can!
033 Sorry Not Sorry Part 1 - Taking Back The Power and Owning Your Space
032 Bricks in Backpacks - How To Love Myself
031 Taking Control of Your Destiny, Like Dick Did!
030 Inspired or Intimidated By Make Up
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