What is Hygge Journaling?
Hygge journaling is quite simply a cosy approach to writing, reflection and seasonal self nurture.
Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) is a Danish word with no real direct English translation, but is often described as a feeling of cosiness, contentment and warmth. It’s about creating space for comfort and connecting with the moment. For me, it’s about finding joy in the small things, like a soft blanket, a candle flicker, or as the nature inspired girl that I am, a fluttering butterfly or a beautiful sunset.
Now imagine bringing some of that feeling into your journaling practice.
Hygge Journaling is…
A cosy ritual - journaling not as a task, but as a moment to wrap yourself in calm.
A way to gently connect - with your inner world, the seasons and the small beauties of your day.
A practice of presence - noticing what’s around you ( a birdsong, the smell of coffee, the peace and quiet) and then writing from that space.
A slower pace - where the focus isn’t on productivity, but on ease, gratitude and reflection.
How to Create a Hygge Journaling Moment…
You don’t actually need very much, just intention! Here are some ideas:
Light a candle or lamp with warm light
Play soft music (or simply enjoy the silence)
Sit somewhere snug, with a blanket or cushion, by a window or in a quiet outdoor spot
Think about how you’re feeling and what you want to put down onto paper
Write slowly, gently and without judgement
What to Write About?
Hygge journaling isn’t about deep analysis. It’s about a feeling held. Here are some ideas:
A moment today that made you smile
What brings you comfort or joy right now
A small seasonal change you’ve noticed
Something you’re grateful for in this moment
How nature is speaking to you lately, something you’ve enjoyed whilst out and about
Why it Matters…
In a world that often pulls us toward ‘doing’ and ‘rushing’, Hygge journaling offers a small pause. It’s like a little whisper in your ear saying “You don’t have to be anywhere right now but here and you don’t have to be anyone but yourself”
It’s essentially a practice of self kindness, grounding and finding a small moment of joy in the gentle things.
For me, my small personal moments of joy come in many shapes and sizes. A feeling of ‘ahhhhh’ from a latte sip, or complete mesmerisation from the sun sparkling on water, the smell of wild bracken or watching a bird, busy flitting to and fro.
Whatever your moments might be, stopping to reflect and capture that feeling with a moments presence, can truly bring us back to self and what better way to hold onto that, than with a journal you can keep and revisit.
If you’d like some guidance with creating journal pages, you can download the Root & Restore Companion Journal
