The Journal of a Life Lived Better

The Friluftsliv Effect: Where Philosophy and Physiology Converge Understanding the philosophy of friluftsliv and the science of nature's benefits are two distinct but related endeavors. The true power of this...

The Clinical Case for Nature: Validating Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science While the term friluftsliv itself is a cultural construct, the activities and states of being it promotes—mindful, non-competitive, and...

An Ancient Answer to a Modern Malady In an era defined by digital saturation, chronic stress, and a pervasive sense of disconnection, modern society is grappling with a profound wellness...

Koselig (pronounced 'koosh-lee') is the Norwegian cousin to Danish hygge, but with its own unique flavor. It's a feeling of warmth, coziness, and contentment that arises from enjoying life's simple...

In a world increasingly focused on individual achievement, Norway holds dear a cultural practice that champions the collective: Dugnad. The term, from the Old Norse dugnaðr meaning 'help' or 'virtue,'...