Lagom: La receta sueca para alcanzar el equilibrio en tu vida

0:05 Hello everyone and welcome to ideas for a better life. I am Eugenio Palla Ruiz, reader, hard- working, writer and lover of personal development. In today' s episode we will talk about the book Lagom, the Swedish recipe for achieving balance in your life, which is a book written by line Dune. In Sweden, in general, life followed the Lagom concept. What does this concept mean? This concept means neither little nor much, simply enough and is an idea that most likely originated in the Viking era, when it was essential to give and receive Lagom equitably. After all, it' s finding balance in all aspects of your life. Let' s start with work.

0:58 The lake or o or promotes a balance between work and personal life. In Sweden, both hard work and rest are highly valued. It is true that Swedes focus on their work, but they also greatly value their personal time, so they usually leave the office early, they usually pause regularly for what they call fica, which is a tradition that consists of having coffee or eating cakes, which fosters interpersonal relationships and increases productivity and job satisfaction. In the end, Swedish labour culture is based on trust and efficiency. Confidence and efficiency.

1:42 The tasks are finished without having to spend too many hours, without having to do overtime and even because of what they put in the book, they allow you to leave the work ahead of time. If the work is already done, not only that. Swedish families benefit from rather generous parental leave policies. They have four hundred and eighty days of parental leave to share, and public day- care centres guarantee access to pre- school education for all children over the age of one year. Time for oneself is also greatly valued.

2:25 In Sweden. Some companies are already experimenting with six- hour workdays so that their employees have more time for leisure or for the family, which in the end will be good both for the mental health of these workers and for their creativity. Even children participate in extra- school programs called FRITIS, which means free time, and these programs encourage them to explore hobbies. Beyond purely academic, purely educational, let us continue with food. Swedish cuisine emphasizes one thing that is socializing and sharing. Swedes love to talk about food, love to share recipes, love to enjoy food in company. For example, they do many picnics when time allows it. They are a very popular way to enjoy the outdoors, to socialize and, in addition, they are a flexible option, an economic option, when it is good weather to be in good company.

3:35 Family orchards, family souvenirs where fresh produce is grown, healthy products and also give that urban life a breath of respite. In fact, there is a movement that also tells the book that is the new Nordic cuisine, which not only defends those home gardens, but also defends the use of local ingredients, the use of seasonal ingredients. And this approach you know reduces both carbon footprint and waste. Returning to the principle of balanced consumption, he remembers neither little nor much simply enough. At the exercise level, Swedes do pleasant, soft physical activities that are easily integrated into everyday life, much walking, much light futin. In fact, in Sweden exercise groups are quite common, in which there are people who have nothing to do with each other, but who come together to exercise outdoors, without anyone judging either the outfit of each one or the level of physical form. Even in smaller cities, the book tells how neighbors gather in outdoor fitness clubs and do activities, as informal football matches, no informal competition. And all this, because it adds a social aspect

5:09 to physical exercise. In schools there is something called sport lf which is a sports break that is done during the school year and it is a time of the year in which students and families are encouraged to practice sports and typical winter activities. In addition, the Swedes, within this concept of lagom, have a deep appreciation for outdoor life. They love doing activities. Hiking bird watching camping in the background is about connecting with nature, It is about disconnecting from the screens and re- enjoying simple pleasures. They have a concept that is the alece mans Ratten, which is the right to access the anona nature.

6:00 And that allows them to swim, ride a bike, catch flowers practically anywhere. And that, in the end, is what it encourages, because it is an environmentally friendly coexistence. It also allows them to enjoy the outdoors. At times of the year you can enjoy the outdoors in Sweden, but even in Winter. It tells us the book How there are people who with a hot chocolate thermos and a little bit of sun, because it comes out on the street And basically, because that helps them to have a moment of full attention, a moment of connection with nature, a little bit of vitamin, d of the sun, etcetera. On a deeper level. The Swedish approach to wellness emotions is also based on this lake concept embracing all emotions without exaggerating any help to Swedish children to become balanced adults. You know that understanding and managing your emotions in a balanced way is key to your mental well- being and helps you manage the ups and downs of life that you' re sure to have. The Swedes are a culture that is also known for its sincerity.

7:19 When you ask a Swede how he is, you can expect a sincere answer, without unnecessary ornaments, without conventionalisms, because there sincerity is valued more than courtesy and that reality is something that extends to all interactions, and that makes silences there natural, rather than uncomfortable, as happens in our culture. And when a Swede asks you how you are, it' s because he really cares about you and when you answer him, he' s going to pay his full attention. Another sign of identity of this lake, of this way of living in Sweden is to socialize at home. Unlike other cultures that, perhaps, prefer bars or restaurants more, Swedes prefer to meet at home.

8:15 Another way they have to socialize, join a club not only because of the activity itself, which I also imagine they join clubs with activities they like, but it is also a way to join a club, to foster social relationships, to put the emphasis on that collective enjoyment above individual achievements. Another idea from the book of this culture is ecological habits. It is a standard in Sweden to lead a life or to live ecologically sustainable green habits. Recycling, for example, has been deeply rooted in Swedish society for many and more decades. The Swedes return the glass bottles, return the aluminum cans in exchange for a deposit, and that has made recycling a regular practice. In fact, the book gives the fact that only one percent of household waste in Sweden ends up in the landfill one percent. Another aspect of life that also or in which this concept can also be applied. This idea of the lake is transportation. The Swedes see transport from a lake perspective, they walk, they ride a bike and that becomes an opportunity, the opportunity to explore, to save money and to be more environmentally friendly. This idea of ecologism extends to

9:52 consumption habits. This is a concept called copstop, which basically involves committing to not buying anything for a certain period, because that allows you to appreciate what you have and realize how little you really need. In fact, in Sweden the focus is on experiences rather than possessions. It is one more culture to experience, not to have, and this extends to all aspects of the home. Lowering a degree of thermostat, for example, is a common practice that, in addition, can reduce the heating bill by more than ten percent.

10:35 Using led bulbs to save energy, a very warm type of light in the home, very very cozy and that allows you to sleep better. By the way, in addition, these bulbs last much longer than traditional bulbs. Even if you have a creative vein think that you can turn, for example, a can into a flowerpot or a lantern, that old boxes can be reused for storage, that you can turn them into tables. Anyway. Another habit in Sweden related to this point is to buy second- hand the use of online platforms to buy or sell things you no longer need, as it is also common in Sweden related to this concept lagon at the end. This idea of responsible consumption leads many Swedes to enjoy a minimalist life. And you know what I think. You know what I wrote in my book Minimalism for normal people, that a mess- free space leads to a disorder- free mind.

11:43 An orderly space equals an orderly mind. A messy space amounts to a messy mind. So you know the Swedish principle of lagom. The idea of lagom means not too little, not too much just enough, not little or much, but enough. It is a principle that promotes the balance between work and personal life. Family life, fosters real food fosters exercise, outdoor life, emotional intelligence since we are children, socialization with people who have similar interests to yours, ecological habits, conscious consumption, and all those layers that you don' t need to live in Sweden so you can start carrying out.

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