Adapting The Art Of Hygge

websitebuilder • February 4, 2021
This  Valentine’s  Day,  surround  yourself  and your  significant  other  with  the  Danish  art  of hygge. What is hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), you ask? This state of being cozy, comfortable and connected stems from the Danish concept that in the absence of overwhelming things,we  are  the happiest.  Designing  an  environment  around  the  idea  of  hygge  might  look like a hot cup of tea by a warm fire, reading your favorite book underneath a cozy blanket or a filling  meal  shared  with  your  closest  friends  and  family.  Hygge  promotes  wellness  and  a calm  state  of  being,  making it  the  perfect  concept  to  channel  this  Valentine’s  Day. Here’s how you can adapt this concept for you and your partner:
  • Turn The Lights Down Low
    The first step to creating a cozy environment is mood lighting. You can set the scene for your night of romance by   lighting a fire in   the fire place, burning your favorite candle and turning off any overhead lights that may be too bright.  Cuddle up with your partner under a warm  blanket and watch a movie you’ve both been eyeing to make   the night even more memorable.

  • The Couple That Creates Together, Stays Together
    Another creative way to integrate hygge into your Valentine’s  Day  is  to  decorate  your  home with your significant   other. This could be choosing items that are special to both of you or starting fresh with new ideas that you create together. Curating an environment that celebrates your relationship will promote a sense of partnership and make  your shared space meaningful.

  • Connect With Each Other
    Connecting with each other on Valentine’s Day may seem like a given but using hygge can deepen your relationship  with  your  significant other. Cook a fun, new meal together while you reminisce over an old photo album and a hot chocolate. Play board games in the candlelight while your favorite record spins in the background. Learn to linger   in the small moments that hygge creates and celebrate them with one another. Practicing gratitude in your relationship is the heart of hygge and will only bring you closer together in your relationship.
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As we move into the second quarter of another exciting year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and share some of the new initiatives we are implementing in the realms of sales, marketing and community engagement. Over the past year, GBU Life has reached significant milestones thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team and the trust and support of our members. Our sales department has exceeded targets, and we have expanded our reach to more communities than ever before. We have launched several successful marketing campaigns that have not only increased our visibility but have also strengthened our brand's presence in the industry. For this year, our focus will be educating potential new members on the importance of securing their financial futures through life insurance and annuity products while serving their communities as part of our great Society. Looking ahead, we are committed to enhancing our sales strategies to better serve you. We are introducing some tools for our agents to enhance our products. One new tool is our Defined Benefit Annuity program which combines the Future Flex Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) with a software tool that can help determine retirement savings needs and break them down into contributions over time to help you meet your retirement goals. Be sure to keep in touch with your GBU agent to review your plans and products to see how adding an FIA to your retirement planning can help boost your savings efforts
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