The Hyggelig Journey

Throughout this month, I have seen many patients struggling with deep emotional instability. Given the circumstances, this is more than expected. However, I find this an opportune moment to reintroduce a model of emotional sustainability that can serve as a guide in times of adversity while you work towards a more pleasant, fulfilling, and meaningful life.   You are already familiar with the foundations of this guide, as I have outlined its core concepts in my last five articles. They are:   C  –  Connection : Building and maintaining supportive relationships with family, friends, and the community. H – Hope and Optimism about the Future : Believing in the possibility of a better future and working towards positive change. I – Identity : Developing or rediscovering a sense of self that is positive and resilient. M – Meaning in Life : Finding purpose through personal values, spirituality, work, or community engagement. E – Empowerment : Gaining confidenc...

  The ability to look ahead, envision the possibility of better days, and take thoughtful steps toward shaping them is a cornerstone of emotional sustainability. Yet for many, this is no easy task; adversity can make hope feel elusive, even out of reach. But hope is not merely a feeling — it is a skill that can be cultivated. By setting modest, achievable goals and acknowledging the difference they make, you begin to lay the groundwork for a deeper, more resilient sense of possibility. In doing so, hope becomes not just something you hold, but something you build.