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
QED
The Salmon of Doubt
The Aspirational Investor
The Rational Optimist
Lonesome Dove
101 Things I Learned in Engineering School
The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros
The Time Machine
My Forty Years with Ford
Why Minsky Matters
Distress
The Four
Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
Resurrection From The Underground
One Simple Idea
Hackers
The Prophet
The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity
Peter Pan
The Psychology of Money
Queen of Fashion
Getting Things Done
Bitcoin and Black America
What You Want
The Story of Philosophy
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers
The Art of Possibility
The Boys in the Boat
Evicted
River Out of Eden
The Painted Bird
Grass Farmers
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
Statistical Consequences of Fat Tails
The Trial
Leaders
Maestro
Global Crisis
Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention
The Line Becomes a River
Euclid's Elements
Super Pumped
Billion Dollar Whale
Ficciones
Intellectual Life in the Middle Ages
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
The Bias That Divides Us
Atlas Shrugged
The Contrary Farmer
Eisenhower
Benjamin Franklin
Delivering Happiness
The Warburgs
Modelling Extremal Events
Rage Becomes Her
Just Kids
The Sense of Style
Team of Teams
The Canceling of the American Mind
The Outsiders
Hagakure
High Growth Handbook
Thirst
The Clash of Civilization and the Remaking of World Order
Mohandas K. Ghandi
On Immunity
Hell Yeah or No
Rubicon
World Order
The Billionaire Shell Game
All Over but the Shoutin'
A Guide To The Good Life
The Fifth Season
The Art of Travel
The Invisible Gorilla
Master Of The Game
Mindfulness in Plain English
The House of Getty
Discovering Your Personality Type
The Blind Watchmaker
The Fault in Our Stars
The Great Book of Amber
Virus of the Mind
The Lessons of History
The Cultural Cold War
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage
Against The Gods
The Great Illusion
Warren Buffett
Army Of None
No Easy Day
A Mind at Home with Itself
Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Out of Many, One
Hug Your Haters
The Female Brain
The Boys Vol. 1
Open
Greenlights