After almost 14 years in Sweden, some Swedish habits that once felt strange or unfamiliar have become completely normal to me.
In this video, I share a few of the everyday behaviours and attitudes I gradually picked up — from how I deal with weather and free time, to parenting, boundaries, work and what I now consider a balanced life.
Some of these changes happened so slowly that I didn’t really notice them at the time. Looking back, though, I can see how much living in Sweden has shaped the way I live today.
If you live in Sweden, have moved here from somewhere else, or are simply curious about Swedish culture and everyday life, I hope you enjoy this one.
Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Is there a Swedish habit that has become completely normal to you too?
Chapters
• 00:00 How Sweden changed my habits
• 00:54 Weather
• 01:54 Drinking less
• 03:11 Slowing down
• 04:15 Baking
• 05:07 Raising independent kids
• 06:27 Asking for help and saying no
• 08:04 Career and balance
• 09:46 What became normal
#Sweden #SwedishCulture #livinginsweden
After almost 14 years in Sweden, some Swedish habits that once felt strange or unfamiliar have become completely normal to me.
In this video, I share a few of the everyday behaviours and attitudes I gradually picked up — from how I deal with weather and free time, to parenting, boundaries, work and what I now consider a balanced life.
Some of these changes happened so slowly that I didn’t really notice them at the time. Looking back, though, I can see how much living in Sweden has shaped the way I live today.
If you live in Sweden, have moved here from somewhere else, or are simply curious about Swedish culture and everyday life, I hope you enjoy this one.
Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Is there a Swedish habit that has become completely normal to you too?
Chapters
• 00:00 How Sweden changed my habits
• 00:54 Weather
• 01:54 Drinking less
• 03:11 Slowing down
• 04:15 Baking
• 05:07 Raising independent kids
• 06:27 Asking for help and saying no
• 08:04 Career and balance
• 09:46 What became normal
#Sweden #SwedishCulture #livinginsweden
Which Swedish habit feels most normal to you now — or which one still feels strange?
I’d love to hear your take.