Perfect for fans of The Little Book of Hygge and Norwegian Wood, find the balance in life that is just right for you. Let Lola A. -erstr-m, Editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm, be your companion to all things lagom.
As the Swedish proverb goes, ''Lagom -b-'' (The right amount is best). Lagom sums up the Swedish psyche and is the reason why Sweden is one of the happiest countries in the world with a healthy work-life balance and high standards of living.
Lagom is a way of living that promotes harmony. It celebrates fairness, moderation and being satisfied with and taking proper care of what you''ve got, including your well-being, relationships, and possessions. It''s not about having too little or too much but about fully inviting contentment into our lives through making optimal decisions.
Who better than Lola A. -erstr-m to be your lagom guide? Sweden-based Lola is an award-winning writer, pho