Lagom

The Swedish Art of Balanced Living

Linnea Dunne

Recommended By

Book Reviews

Alexis Ohanian: "Good read"

Book Synopsis

"Lagom" by Linnea Dunne is a concise and engaging guide that takes readers on a journey through the essence of Scandinavian living. With an emphasis on the Swedish concept of "lagom," meaning "just enough," this book offers practical advice and insights on how to achieve balance and moderation in various aspects of life.

Dunne explores the principles of lagom in different areas such as home, work, health, and relationships. She illustrates the importance of decluttering and creating harmonious spaces, emphasizing that simplicity and functionality can lead to a more fulfilling life.

In the realm of work, Dunne encourages readers to find their purpose and align it with their skills and interests, advocating for a healthy work-life balance. She also provides tips on how to foster healthy habits and make sustainable choices when it comes to food, exercise, and self-care.

One of the standout aspects of "Lagom" is the focus on building meaningful relationships and connections. Dunne highlights the significance of quality time with loved ones, as well as fostering a sense of community and giving back to society.

Filled with practical exercises, inspiring anecdotes, and beautiful illustrations, "Lagom" offers valuable guidance on how to find contentment and happiness in the pursuit of a more balanced and mindful lifestyle. It serves as a gentle reminder that embracing lagom can bring greater joy, fulfillment, and harmony to our lives.

Explore More Books

See All
Behave
Body by Science
The Fatal Conceit
More Than Enough
The Woman I Wanted to Be
This Is Your Brain on Music
What Technology Wants
Tao of Philosophy
Probability Theory
Deep Learning
Birth of a Theorem
An Unquiet Mind
Product Design for the Web
Brave New Medicine
The Silk Roads
Consciousness Medicine
In Patagonia
Play Bigger
The Upright Thinkers
Filters Against Folly
No Future Without Forgiveness
The New One Minute Manager
Learned Optimism
Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy
Radical Uncertainty
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
State of the Art
Portraits of Interiors
The Constitutional Convention
American Lion
The Politics Industry
SuperFreakonomics
Born Standing Up
Frames of Mind
The Sleep Revolution
The Healing Journey
The Great Convergence
Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart
The Second Mountain
The Watchman's Rattle
One Billion Hungry
The Eden Project
The Book of Awakening
High Fidelity
My Brother Ron
Reality Is Not What It Seems
Into Thin Air
Calculus Made Easy
Tree Crops
René Girard's Mimetic Theory
She Has Her Mother's Laugh
The Status Syndrome
On the Genealogy of Morals
Shortcut
Why Information Grows
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Jack
Economics in One Lesson
Way of the Warrior Kid 3
Breath
Everything Happens For a Reason
The Soul of the World
Water in Plain Sight
Anna Karenina
Call of the Reed Warbler
Metaphors We Live By
The Copernican Revolution
Blankie
Getting Past No
The Undercover Economist
Rick and Morty Book Three
Fooled By Randomness
Build The Life You Want
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
The Jungle Book
The Great Crash of 1929
Data-Driven Marketing
Matter
Sapiens
The Jordan Rules
Black Flags
Modern Man in Search of a Soul
We Wish To Inform You
The Reasonableness of Christianity
Beyond The Blue
Feeding the Dragon
Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
A Woman Makes a Plan
Trauma
Essentialism
Humans Need Not Apply
On Grief and Grieving
The Graveyard Book
Down to Earth
Food and Nutrition
Mindware
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Rick and Morty Book One
Unravelling the Double Helix