“Elegant”, “luxurious”, “pretentious”… all the beautiful words in the world seem not enough to describe the beauty of the French lifestyle. In every aspect, from the way they dress to the way they work, the French always fully enjoy every moment as an artist. It is this way of thinking that has turned their lifestyle into a poetic and peaceful one even though the world is racing with the hustle and bustle of life. 

Join us to discover the French way of thinking in every aspect of life!

1. Start the day gently

It is very difficult for you to find a French person busy with a phone or laptop when entering a cafe every morning. Instead, you will feel a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere because everyone is focused on enjoying morning coffee and croissants, with a newspaper or a book in hand. Or they just sit quietly and watch the people passing by. 

You can also start a peaceful day like that by spending 15 minutes doing what you love in the morning. It could be writing a diary, soaking in the bath or taking a walk around the park.

2. Show affection

The French are never afraid to show their affection in public, whether with lovers or friends. Some people may be surprised by this generosity if they see them giving kisses on the cheeks when they accidentally meet each other on the street.

No need to follow the French style, we can show love to those around us in our own way. These can be hugs for relatives before going out or when meeting old friends, small gifts for loved ones on important occasions, and sincere words of encouragement when someone is going through a difficult time. Through something unpleasant…

3. Enjoy every meal

The French always know how to enjoy their meals. They can comfortably eat cakes without fear of gaining weight. Thanks to the way of thinking: eating in moderation and using lots of fresh, clean food, they can maintain a neat and balanced figure. 

In addition, the French also outline 5 rules for enjoying cuisine:

– Eat fresh, quality foods. 

– Eat three meals a day and no snacks.

– Enjoy each dish to the fullest.

– Stop eating when you feel full.

– Never eat too much.

4. Enjoy Sunday

The French consider Sunday as a weekly holiday to spend time with relatives and friends. That’s the day they don’t care about work, enjoy exquisite meals in restaurants with their loved ones and tell each other stories about life and the past week. 

Sometimes, we should take a day to slow down and enjoy life to the fullest. Do things you enjoy and spend time with the people you love.

5. Take care of yourself

Known as the paradise of fashion and style (especially in Paris), the French consider every street they walk every day a catwalk. Everyone pays attention to their dressing style because it is how they express their identity to the world. 

You can learn this way of thinking from the French by wearing your favorite outfit, applying makeup or styling your hair simply to make yourself confident before going out.

6. Exercise every day

Without the need for harsh exercises or a dense workout schedule, the French consider exercise a natural thing and a part of daily life. Every day, they exercise by walking, climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator, spend their free time playing sports with friends …

7. Simplify life

Why do most French people have so much time to enjoy life? They simply know how to get rid of unimportant things and only keep what is truly valuable for their lives. For them, the simpler life is, the richer it is. 

We can learn this way of thinking by getting rid of things you don’t often use and saying no to things that aren’t important or things you don’t want to do. You can also arrange a more scientific schedule and take breaks to enjoy life.

Not only elegant fashion style or exquisite artistic architecture, the world also learns from the French how to think about enjoying life so that every passing day is filled with excitement.