Word of Note Series - Fika - The Swedish ritual of spending quality time

Hygge is hard to accomplish at work… so the Swedish have Fika!

From Sweden’s official website - “Fika is Swedish for a coffee break that’s more about socialising than drinking coffee. And something sweet is also welcome. It is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. Fika can happen at any time, morning as well as evening. It can be savoured at home, at work or in a café. It can be with colleagues, family, friends, or someone you are trying to get to know. It is a tradition observed frequently, preferably several times a day.


Origin of the name
The word fika actually derives from the 19th-century slang word for coffee: kaffi. Invert the word kaffi, and you get fika. http://www.swedishfood.com/fika

Proper breaks, dedicated time, allowing permission for us to press pause on the day. Proactive measures to decrease stress in the workplace. Can it actually increase productivity?

Where in Bellingham can we experience Fika… Without resorting to a coffee shop?

Chris:

At work - In my online calendar scheduler, I have three choices for where to have the meeting with my client: my office, another location (their office), or a walking meeting.

Know thy companion - My mental rolodex of friends/family likes, dislikes, and personalities helps me pick a venue to enjoy Fika. My brother-in-law, who enjoys a pint, may not be the best place to enjoy FIka with my 17-year-old daughter. While LaFeens may be a bullseye for my daughter, my health-conscious wife may not enjoy the venue.

AJ:

My wife and the boulangerie effect whenever we travel

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