Coziness, comfort, simplicity, mindfulness, gentleness, and contentment are only a few words that come to mind when I think of creating my perfect hygge morning routine.
The concept of embracing and cultivating calmness, savoring the quiet moments of our busy days, and nurturing a simple but happy life has its name now – Hygge.
The Danish movement took over the world steadily, and it would not stop tempting us to indulge in the blissfulness of enjoying life by doing less instead of more.
If you are new to the concept of ‘hygge’, I will talk more about what it is after I gift you 50 Hygge morning routine ideas below (and a Hygge Planner).
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3 Rules to Follow When You Want To Cultivate the True Hygge Experience in The Morning
No rushing
Hygge is about approaching life mindfully, and mindfulness can never exist in a rushed and stressed-out mind.
Gifting yourself enough time to enjoy the morning, regardless of how you decide to spend it, is half of the hygge work done.
Try waking up earlier than usual so you have time to approach your morning rituals with calmness. That will also help if you have too many people in the house waking up at the same as you.
No Social Media
While one or two of the ideas suggest using your phone or another device, staying away from social media would be one of the best things you could do for yourself in the morning.
You want to create a hygge morning routine where YOU are your main focus, and nurturing yourself while scrolling on Tiktok doesn’t sound like self-care.
No Work
If your eyebrows just furrowed for a second, and you believe I’m insane to mention work in the morning, you are right. Skip this part. But some people out there will blush when reading this because they know that checking their work mail and thinking of the thousands of tasks on their to-do list is still considered work.
Work doesn’t exist in those first minutes of your day. Those minutes belong to you, not your boss, overdue project, or emails… They are yours only! Don’t compromise with yourself on that!
50 Hygge Morning Routine Ideas
Finally, here are my humble suggestions on adding hygge to your mornings. Mix, match, explore, and experiment until you find the perfect combination.
- Meditate for a few minutes.
- Practice gentle stretching or yoga.
- Enjoy a cup of herbal tea or warm water with lemon.
- Write in a journal or practice morning gratitude.
- Take a relaxing bath or shower.
- Listen to calming music or nature sounds.
- Engage in deep breathing exercises.
- Read a few pages of a favorite book.
- Do a mindful coloring or drawing activity.
- Practice mindfulness while preparing your breakfast.
- Take a peaceful walk in nature.
- Spend time in silent reflection or prayer.
- Write down goals or affirmations for the day.
- Engage in a slow and mindful skincare routine.
- Watch the sunrise and soak in its beauty.
- Engage in light gardening or tending to houseplants.
- Enjoy a nourishing and healthy breakfast with no distractions.
- Write down your dreams from the night before.
- Listen to a guided meditation or calming podcast.
- Do a digital detox and avoid screens for a while.
- Practice gentle, slow-paced exercises like tai chi or qigong.
- Spend quality time with a beloved pet.
- Do a morning gratitude walk, expressing thanks for the surroundings.
- Engage in a creative activity like painting or crafting.
- Practice aromatherapy with calming essential oils.
- Write a letter or send a thoughtful message to a loved one.
- Sit in silence and observe the thoughts passing through the mind.
- Write your positive intentions for the day.
- Take time to cuddle or snuggle with a loved one.
- Spend a few minutes doing gentle stretching or mobility exercises.
- Practice self-massage or use a foam roller to release tension.
- Have a slow and mindful cup of coffee or tea, fully savoring the flavors.
- Read uplifting or inspiring quotes to start the day on a positive note.
- Listen to a guided visualization or relaxation audio.
- Practice gratitude by writing down three things you’re thankful for.
- Spend time sitting in a cozy corner, wrapped in a soft blanket.
- Do a gentle, energizing morning yoga flow.
- Engage in a creative writing session or free writing to clear the mind.
- Take a moment to appreciate and connect with nature, even if it’s just a potted plant.
- Practice progressive muscle relaxation to release tension in the body.
- Watch or listen to something that makes you laugh or smile.
- Set an intention for the day and visualize yourself achieving it.
- Go through journal prompts to find or re-discover your purpose in life.
- Read a positive quote or mantra out loud to yourself.
- Engage in a quick brain-stimulating activity like a crossword or Sudoku puzzle.
- Write down any worries or concerns and then mentally let them go.
- Sit quietly and listen to the sounds of nature or ambient music.
- Write a daily encouraging letter to yourself to motivate You for a beautiful day ahead.
- Practice loving-kindness meditation, sending well wishes to yourself and others.
- Write in your 5-Minute journal.
Grab My Aesthetic Hygge Planner
I've created this planner to embrace coziness and peacefulness even while planning your busiest days.
This is your chance to slow down, embrace mindfulness and savor each moment of your day.
The planner comes with 87 pages:
- 12 Monthly Cover Pages;
- 12 'Month at a glance' pages;
- 59 weekly planner pages (for week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, and just in case, week 5);
- 1 Daily Planner page - print as many times as you need;
- 1 Notes page - print as many times as you need;
- 1 Printable sticker page - print as many times as you wish.
What is Hygge?
Now that the awesome ideas are laid in front of you, here is some more info on hygge.
What does hygge stand for? It’s a Danish thing!
No, seriously!
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish word used to describe a cozy, comforting feeling one could experience alone with others. The word hygge doesn’t have a specific translation since it isn’t a thing or a place but rather a moment of contentment, calmness, peacefulness, coziness, quiet joy, and comfort.
Hygge is a huge part of Danish culture, and it is hard to say when it first appears. However, Danes are truly doing their best to create and experience as many hygge moments as possible. One theory suggests that the need for creating hygge moments comes from Denmark’s weather being cold and rainy for a big part of the year, and winter days usually end as early as 3 p.m.
It is believed that hygge is born out of the need to cope with the psychological challenges people face when sun and warmth are absent for an extended period of time.
On those dark, rainy, and windy days the only comfort one can experience is the comfort one creates for himself. This is how the hygge lifestyle slowly finds its way into people’s homes, minds and hearts.
Cheat Sheet of Most Popular Hygge Elements
These are the hygge elements (items and experiences) that could make your morning feel special:
- Hygge Planner to plan your hygge day ahead.
- candles – great part of cozy moments since their light is soft and give mystical vibes;
- burning logs in the fireplace;
- a good book;
- freshly baked bread;
- a rustic breakfast tray;
- cozy bowl/mug for hygge breakfast experience;
- freshly brewed tea or coffee;
- nice view through the window;
- plants or dry flowers in a vase;
- ceramic teapot;
- a luxurious robe or loungewear for a relaxed start to the day;
- a quality French press or pour-over coffee maker for a mindful coffee brewing experience;
- cushions;
- old vintage lamp;
- chocolate (yay!);
- photo album with favorite photos;
- favorite playlist with songs for every season or occasion;
- soft, cozy socks/slippers;
- warm clothes or clothes that are comfy and made of natural fabrics;
- essential oils;
- sharing a moment with yourself or with people you love and care about.
Cosy Aesthetic: 50 Hygge Morning Routine Ideas for a Mindful Wake-Up
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