12 Peaceful HABITS for a Cozy Nordic Life

[@calmnordic]

❤How are you? Today I’m sharing a few Nordic habits that may seem a bit weird? 😄 Let me know what you think here in the comments? Here are our 12 habits: 1. Knitting at work 2. Free “baby box” 3. Nordic candies 4. Barefoot at the office 5. Starting the workday early 6. Early lunch 7. Summer vacation 8. Babies sleep outside in the winter 9. Low hierarchy workplaces 10. Ice wwimming 11. Cross-country skiing 12. Silent room in the office

[@calmnordic]

@@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 Such a beautiful name ❤Chloe-Jeanne must have been a wonderful companion🐾

[@suekarecki4390]

Salty licorice is definitely an acquired taste! My mother is from Netherlands, and I love salmiakkes ( DZ) are my favorite!

[@veroniquedominguez4491]

Bonjour, merci pour ce partage des habitudes nordiques. C'est génial. 👍❤️Surtout dans le milieu professionnel ❤En France, c'est différent 😪 Vous habitez un très beau pays ❤Votre chat est magnifique 🐱💙Merci de nous faire partager vos coutumes ❤Bonne semaine 😘

[@suchitrabakshi8863]

Nordic habits are calming and good.. ❤❤

[@adriiteach]

These habits ARE NOT weird at all! As a matter of fact, I wish my country would adopt them!

[@giovannafederico7321]

I think I would love to live in such a highly civilized country, thank you for the video!

[@lynstewart4484]

Sounds like a wonderful place to live

[@melaniegodwin8791]

Mashed potatoes and salmon for lunch, going barefoot at work!! SIGN ME UP!

[@linseymain254]

No wonder Finland is always No.1 happiest country, I think I'll move there.

[@willowmoon5063]

Right!

[@jadehei538]

Sadly it's going downhill fast right now, I hope it'll be better in the future again!

[@euphonicbalance]

These are wonderful things. No wonder it's such a happy country - your cat is gorgeous.

[@mangisty1007]

I watch Diane in Denmark and she is a regular cold plunge person! Some of these things I do, but most I never heard of and sounds fascinating!

[@stefaniebushell7205]

Think I'd like to move there... 😊x

[@calmnordic]

Welcome! 😄 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸

[@Nancy-md7qr]

I love every one of these!❤ I wish we had them in America.

[@skyehughes3807]

Same! Absolutely love this.

[@tcoladonato]

What Nancy said! ^^^

[@teresa5007]

I don't think Trump would approve of them. 🙄

[@tcoladonato]

@@teresa5007 - He’s not President. 🙄

[@commanderozbrek6011]

When my babies were small, 40 -50 years ago, I was advised to put them out in their prams every day when it wasn't lashing down with rain here in England. We used to get a gift pack too, but no box/crib back then. That's a really good idea. The generation before mine, used to put baby in a drawer to sleep while it was very small, but mine had a Moses basket that I redecorated for each baby. Our office was much more formal and stuffy than you describe, with the boss in a separate office. We would knock on the door and wait to to be invited in. Of course, I'm very out of date being quite old. There seems to be a lot of 'working from home' now, and 'on-line meetings'. Finland looks a beautiful country to live in, with a very relaxed and respectful culture. The cat seems content with life too.

[@calmnordic]

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[@lindal3966]

These are wonderful habits, not at all weird!

[@natalieparker3187]

I think you’re so lucky to live in such a great country. Seems like life would be so much better your way. I probably would not do ice swimming though🥶

[@lorrainedrew312]

Kuro is so adorable❤️ the apartment looks so cosy with your candies and lighting. Creates such a calm and relaxing space. I see you moved the table back to the kitchen I think it was a good choice. The autumn colours are so vibrant and stunning in Finland. The Nordic countries have so many great practices in the workplace, towards childcare and Life work balance. We can learn a lot from this. I know Finland has been very effective in solving homelessness. It’s no wonder Finland ranks very high in happiness . The liquorice candy sounds really good I like salty things. I look forward to more videos Kiitos for sharing. 😊

[@calmnordic]

Thank you so much! 😊 Kiitos for your lovely words! ❤

[@madamemarmot]

I think those habits sound wonderful. I would even try the ice swimming after a sauna.

[@hobbytinkerer6736]

I always doodle on a sketchbook during meetings and classes. It always helps me focus better. I can see why knitting would be popular too!

[@calmnordic]

I love doodling also! 👍

[@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860]

As office workers in France, we only have 2 to 3 weeks of summer holidays. And a week's holiday to enjoy Christmas with friends and family. The working day starts at 9am and ends at 5pm for most employees, with the exception of engineers who work longer hours, until 6pm. As the French are very particular about food, we have fixed and regular lunchtimes, from 12pm to 2pm. Normally, no meeting or work related activity allowed during this lunch break

[@fleur-jq6sd]

En France nous avons 5 semaines de congés payés dont 2 semaines à prendre obligatoirement entre le 1er juin et le 30 octobre. Nous travaillons 35 heures, temps légal mais la durée varie suivant les professions. Certains travaillent 37 ou 39 heures et ils ont donc des RTT. Notre pause déjeuner dure une heure et tant à se réduire. Les deux heures de pause disparaissent. Dans la région où je vis, les employés de bureau commencent à 8h du matin mais beaucoup commencent à 7h30 du matin. Et finissent entre 16h et 16h30. Et les cadres finissent à 17h30 maximum. Toutes les régions de France n'ont pas les mêmes habitudes. Dans la mienne les heures supplémentaires sont très mal vues, comme en Allemagne, c'est signe que vous ne savez pas vous organiser et que donc vous êtes un mauvais employé. Nous faisons du vélo même quand les températures sont négatives. Il y a une piscine d'extérieur qui est ouverte toute l'année et c'est super agréable de se baigner quand l'air est froid et l'eau chaude, ça revigore.

[@sonyajohnson6579]

Greetings from the UK. I think the Nordic habits are great and should be adopted by many other countries. What happened to your old sofa? I miss the checked back cushions you used to have, and your style inspired my recent choice of sofa. I'm glad you're incorporating more of your cat in your videos. S/he is so lovely and playful.

[@calmnordic]

Thank you so much! 😊🐾The old sofa went to my mom 😊 Greetings to the UK from Finland!

[@florence7743]

Everything is so peaceful. I love your country and I adore your videos. Your cat is lovely 🐱🐾🌸Thank you so much for sharing. Warm regards❤🎈🍀🌿

[@calmnordic]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊🐾 Greetings from the north! ❤🌿

[@wstks-fmworldwide5390]

It all sounds very civilized and not unlike Norway. Your cat reminds me very much of my much missed 'Rannveig,' who lived with me from 1994-2012. We have two other cats now, but Rannveig was special. She understood Norwegian, German, and English.

[@TeriHargraveartist]

I love the work ethics, sound great!

[@pinkroses135]

Napping and knitting at work sounds so nice lol. Beautiful nature shots. Thank you for sharing.

[@calmnordic]

Thank you! 😊

[@catfish9539]

Well I think knitting in a meeting almost shows a bit that your mind is somewhere else. I think many of those ideas are such fantastic thoughtful self caring ideas. I love that is part of the team. I don’t generally eat my lunch/breakfast until 11 Canada we do many of those other things, but some things we are very archaic about, you seem to be very switched on to personal needs and thoughtfulness of others. I love the idea of a quiet room in an office. I would love to have 4 to 6 weeks of vacation in the summer.

[@meri-suevosburgh1964]

Love these habits and have utilized them for years here in the United States. This year, I will take up x-country skiing. Thank you for your beautiful videos and I adore your kitty!

[@calmnordic]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@teresa5007]

I knew about some of these habits but not all of them. Like swimming in freezing cold water after sauna and leaving babies outside to sleep, I believe the Danish do that too. I love all of these traditions, my only regret is that I wasn't born in a Nordic country. I love how your societies are egalitarian without the unjust hierarchies that most countries seem to have. I follow quite a few KZbinrs from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark and I have learned so much from them, like how to minimise and organise my home and how to make it more cosy. I also take a lot of inspiration from your examples of slowing down and enjoying life, relationships and nature more. I love Kuro. My cats are called Fluffy and Evie. ❤

[@calmnordic]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 😊 Kuro sends purrs to Fluffy and Evie! 🐾 ❤️ Greetings from the north!

[@ivanhorbenko7529]

What I liked the most is starting a working day early. It is really appreciated. 👍 Luckily, I apperently can somehow adjust my working hours (thanks to my management) but in the majority of cases there's no way. About 4 years ago I wrote an article about it (unfortunately, I didn't translate it, it's in Ukrainian only). And, as I see, despite not many people agree with me, I am not alone who thinks this way 😉

[@charlieadams-qn3if]

I love your goofy cat!! I don't think these ideas are weird. I believe it's good for employees to be relaxed at work, do what helps them to focus and be encouraged to speak up to share ideas without being judged or ridiculed by other employees in the workplace. In my opinion, that's a good work life balance in the Nordics. Here in the States there are many employees who are toxic in the workplace and bully other employees. Bosses are not seen and rarely heard from. I have experienced this, so I know how this feels. I also like quiet rooms in the workplace because it helps workers to relax if they are going through something or maybe just to take a break for a few minutes. I like the Nordic habits!! Thanks for sharing. I'm learning from you more about Nordic life. ❤️💞

[@calmnordic]

Thank you for your kind words! ❤Greetings from our goofy Nordic cat! 😊

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

Not weird but wonderful. Those habits are very conducive to living a very balanced life where everyone is valued. Thank you for sharing these. I wish we could adopt them in Canada!

[@CristinaBraga-zw5et]

Eu adoro sentir o frio,não tenho tolerância ao calor,infelizmente Portugal só é fresco ou frio no norte,centro e sul tem temperaturas amenas. Tenho amigos que já moraram na Finlândia, é um país lindíssimo, apesar de serem um pouco individualistas,para alguns,eu nacho negativo,é outra cultura,gostava de o visitar,um abraço de Lisboa ❤🎉

[@sarahegibbs36]

I am so fascinated to learn about other cultures and their traditions. I am looking forward to seeing the videos that you make during the winter. I live in Chicago (where it does get cold), yet everyone complains about the winter. I actually like it and enjoys hearing how other countries and cultures embrace that season.❤

[@calmnordic]

❤ I’m excited to share more about how we embrace winter here ❄Greetings to Chicago!

[@wendyduncan9084]

My only trip to Chicago was February. It was so cold I was in three layers and everyone kept talking about how warm it was!

[@sarahegibbs36]

@@wendyduncan9084 oh yes!! I moved to Chicago from Houston, Texas and was shocked at my first winter, but after many years and several coats, I actually don’t mind winter.

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@sarahegibbs36 We live in South Carolina. Our son was graduating from Navy basic. That Chicago cold was so beyond what we have here.

[@deniseexelby3350]

I love learning about other countries, especially your beautiful Finland. It gets very cold here in Canada, so not too sure about ice swimming or babies napping outdoors. Interesting though! Looking forward to more videos about Finland. Cheers! 😊

[@beachbms]

I love them all! Seems ideal!

[@leahansel4596]

I want to live there.

[@montseferrer6306]

Me encantan tus vídeos y también tu país.Saludos desde Barcelona.

[@MFG1212]

Me encantan todas vuestras costumbres, perfectamente adaptadas al clima y cultura. Saludos !

[@tcoladonato]

Interesting indeed, love the differences. Told you - I live through your eyes. 😊

[@calmnordic]

❤

[@mariaeugeniarodrigues4048]

Son costumbres geniales, salvo la de dejar al niño a -10 de temperatura 🌡 😮. Gracias por compartir ❤

[@lallam7665]

Se potessi verrei a vivere lì!

[@annecarter5181]

My favorite licorice is Panda, from Finland. Delicious!!! 😋

[@calmnordic]

So good! ❤👍

[@Xiroi87]

Not into licorice but Marianne candy, Fazer Mint and Wiener Nougat, if they still exist, were big favourites.

[@calmnordic]

​@@Xiroi87 Yes, they still exist! 😊 Marianne candy is especially great, such a classic! Glad to hear you like them!

[@Debzee-mb9ks]

They are not weird at all. I wish my country would embrace some of these things!!

[@jadehei538]

Suomi terveiset!😊🇫🇮 I haven't seen any guys knitting, even though I know they learn the basics at school. It's awesome if this is more common now! I didn't learn to ski properly even though we had to ski a lot in school. I was so slow I was always the last kid back from the skiing trip 😅 we couldn't afford our own skis so I think that's probably why it was hard to learn for me. Your cat reminds me of my late kitty❤️

[@calmnordic]

Kiitos! 😊🇫🇮 I'm so sorry to hear about your late kitty! ❤️ Kuro-cat sends extra purrrs to you ❤️

[@Helen-xv7ot]

Socks 🧦 in the home all day and night... can't at the office...too many pokey things on the ground for it to be safe.... but I'm thinking about storing a pair of office slippers for underneath my desk. (I can't wear them on the main floor in front of the clients)... 😊

[@leonorlizardo9174]

No, they sound very egalitarian and humane. I worked over 45 years in the nonprofit sector. The silent room makes sense to me, also hours too. The babies staying out on balconies seemed strange, going barefoot and with socks at work would take getting used to. But overall your climate and culture lend itself to early skiing, ice cold swimming etc. beautiful 🌴 trees, thanks for your vlog.🎉

[@guerrero1421]

Para nada, todas esas costumbres tienen un significado especial y contribuyen al bienestar físico y mental de las personas, ojalá en todos los países aplicarán algo similar... Saludos desde México...😊...

[@calmnordic]

Saludos desde Finlandia! 😊

[@andiea5743]

Thank you for sharing that. I love the barefoot idea and having babies sleep outside but think the candies is weird. I'm in the US and I'm envious about your long summer vacations! Kuro did not like the ice swimming idea!

[@calmnordic]

Thank you! 😊 I think we like the candies because we get used to them from a young age, it’s definitely an acquired taste! 😊 Kuro definitely didn't like the ice swimming idea!😄❄

[@TheColiveira03]

Mental health seems to be a priority in the workplace ❤❤❤

[@ninjanana102]

Your habits are wonderful.❤

[@calmnordic]

Thank you! 😊

[@gracemeneses9217]

I wish it was like that hear wonderful ❤

[@wendyduncan9084]

I got very sick on licorice when I was younger. I avoid even fennel. I’m not sure about the bare feet in public. As long as everyone has clean feet I would love it. 😂 Do you have special inside socks? Yours always look so plush and warm. I swim in the winter but we don’t generally get snow here.

[@calmnordic]

❤ I usually wear knitted wool socks, they’re super warm, especially during the colder months.

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@calmnordic Where do you buy them from? They don’t sell them here.

[@calmnordic]

⁠@@wendyduncan9084I buy them from a local lady, who knits them by hand

[@MindSoulGrit]

Interesting Habits... I love salmon with mashed potatoes (and anything, really!).

[@yolandaparque9624]

Hola!!! Me parecen geniales los hábitos de tu país, y algunos deberían implementarse aquí en España!!! Por ejemplo los del área laboral, o incidir en el deporte acorde al clima claro😅!! Gran video😊!!!

[@calmnordic]

¡Gracias! 😊

[@amyd9821]

I really like these habits!

[@paolavisentin9875]

Sono molto belli i tuoi video, mi sarebbe tanto piaciuto vivere in Finlandia un saluto dall’Italia ❤🌺❤️

[@Xiroi87]

Never swam in winter but a nice sauna, then a cold shower, immediately putting on warm clothes and going out to take a nice walk surrounded by snow, on a sunny day if you're lucky, feeling the crisp air while you're warm and relaxed makes you feel like you're in heaven, endorphin overload!

[@calmnordic]

A perfect mix of warmth, cold, and fresh air ❤

[@zahracookies7871]

Hallooo, new subscriber from Indonesia 😍

[@marasimoncini7152]

…se potessi avere un’altra vita , mi piacerebbe viverla proprio lì! 😀😘🥰

[@monikamadejska-paradowska2646]

Pozdrawiam cieplutko z Polski 🇵🇱🥰❤️🌸🌹

[@calmnordic]

Thank you! ❤

[@dorisbeers4898]

Not weird at all ❤

[@clarenzia_59]

Sono molto belli i tuoi video, però ci sono i sottotitoli in inglese. Io devo mettere i sottotitoli in italiano e i due diversi non si sovrappongono completamente quindi non si riesce a leggere bene, ci si confonde!! Per il resto è tutto bellissimo 😊

[@calmnordic]

Grazie mille! 😊 I will try to change the subtitle style (or placement) in future videos ❤Greetings to Italy!

[@leptir7110]

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[@alexandradasilva3353]

That's not odd...i think it's genuine interest for the people..i applause this...here in the south(Portugal)..nothing..government just Care for there money😢

[@calmnordic]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Wishing you all the best ❤

[@magdalenahernandez1562]

These habits sound like a god send to highly sensitive people

[@themarianneweiss]

Being Norwegian I knew most of them but since I don’t live in Norway anymore I cannot enjoy them

[@calmnordic]

Hopefully you can find enjoyable habits where you live now!

[@willowmoon5063]

I love my hot showers foĺowed by blast of cold water.

[@gabihuber6181]

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[@nickymclaren4004]

Not weird. The habits promote a balanced life

[@lynnhall864]

🇨🇦😀

[@WordNerd1971]

Weird? It sounds idyllic. ☺️

[@barbaraswerdlik2365]

Be careful with your fragrance diffuser with animals. The little particles in the oils can get into their lungs and cause a lot of problems. Talk to your vet. Thank you.

[@calmnordic]

It’s just water steam, no scent 😊👍❤️

[@lindaashford7187]

I see you have a diffuser on your window ledge, also a cat. I hope you've checked that the oil you are diffusing is cat safe - there are many that aren't and can potentially be lethal to cats, as they can't process the oils that land on them from the air. not wanting to scare, just please be careful. I have seen press reports lately of a cat who passed away from this problem. blessings x

[@calmnordic]

It’s just water steam, no oil 😊👍❤️