The German mystic Master Eckhart has already known in the 13th century: ‘If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.’

Happiness research has discovered that gratitude reduces stress and makes you more energetic, optimistic and satisfied. However, it is not easy to express gratefulness - so here are three simple ways to integrate it in your everyday life. 

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Charlie Chaplin is one of the most influential comedians of the 20th century. As an actor, scriptwriter, director and composer, he has brought happiness to millions of people. However, Chaplin had to endure hard blows of fate: his father died of alcoholism, he spent his childhood at the orphanage. After I did some research on him, I found out that he was a very wise man. He applied some rules of m...

The demand for laser eye surgeries has skyrocketed during the last decades. According to estimations more than 30 million people on this planet have already done it. I am one of them! Yes, I am typing these words without a monocle in my eye. I do not wear any contact lenses nor my fashionable but annoying Calvin Klein glasses. I went from -3.0 diopters to 0.0 and my ability to see is now at 125 pe...

Do you host a wonderful Christmas party in your own apartment this year? Or do you take the train home to celebrate with your family? Whatever your plans are - it is time to declutter your living space before Christmas! 

Here are 10 decluttering tips that you can easily apply any day after work!

1. Old keys 

You will find all kinds of keys in your key box - for old bicycle locks, letterboxes (wh...

I do not really like the concept of Christmas wishes. As I have explained in my recent article about nerve-racking Christmas shopping, we should aim for quality time with our beloved ones instead of moving clothing, jewelry and electronics around. Science has proven that buying or owning more stuff will not change your level of happiness on a permanent basis. However, the concept of Christmas wish...

“Black Friday” is a strange phenomenon – people buy tons of clothes and electronics because there is a SALE sign on them. People collect things, love things, store things, move things, and always want a little bit more of everything. 

It makes sense in an evolutionary way though. Our ancestors had to stockpile food for hard times because it was important for their survival. However, these times are...

Our favorite season has begun! You can already smell the sweet odor of Christmas markets and inhale the scent of hot spiced wine and almond biscuits. Additionally, Christmas season reunites you with old colleagues, friends and beloved family members – and there will be plenty of pictures! What a great occasion for a glamorous styling!

Look 1: Big City Girl
 

Every woman has at least one Christmas st...

Although we love cozy winter days, our skin can really suffer in this cold season. “Your body is your home for this life – you cannot leave it, so you should care about it”, said a wise Danish lady (also known as Katja’s lovely mum).

It is important to nourish every part of your body due to the low humidity levels. Here are our favorite tips to stay moisturized and to glow from head to toe!

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“Surely everyone is aware of the divine pleasures which attend a wintry fireside; candles at four o'clock, warm hearthrugs, tea”, said the English essayist Thomas de Quincey in the early nineteenth century. Fortunately, I have a Danish blog partner who has a word for this coziness: “Hygge” is a feeling of warmth, comfort and love, of woolen blankets, tea, cookies and laughter.

Why don’t we transpor...