This month's theme is about being "joyful". It will be about allowing joy into the small areas of your life, enjoying the Hyggelig around you, and feeling the abundance of it flowing through you. In Canada, October is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. For me, showing appreciation for the joy I see within my life is how I can honor the serenity that comes with a Hygge Lifestyle.

When there is chaos around us, or when we only see the chaos around us, it is stemming from only feeling the chaos within us. For me, these uncomfortable and very stressful periods within my life were because I was not taking the time to slow down enough to enjoy life.

This week your challenge is to slow down enough to appreciate some part of your life. It might be a relationship that you have with a friend, family member, or with someone that has been a support for you. It might be the hyggekrog you created for yourself so you could cuddle into that space and have small moments for yourself.

How about recognizing those moments of laughter or the sparkle in someone's eye as they are experiencing joy themselves. There is even joy in nature. As autumn turns the leaves into vibrant colors, I allow myself to take in its beauty.

Whatever those joyful moments are, recognize them and let them soak in. No matter what is going on around you, if you slow down enough you can see the joy in some form.

Remember - As an added challenge this month, I'd love to connect with you! Feel free to tag me on IG or Facebook Stories to share your Hygge challenge activities. I'd love to celebrate with you!

Until next week, see you in the Simply Hygge Facebook group!

Loads of Love,

Jacquie