3 Things You Can Learn From Norwegian Packed Lunch About Minimalism

And how a simple ‘sandwich’ may help you combat decision fatigue

Ask any Norwegian what they had for lunch today and the answer will likely be “matpakke”— packed lunch. A staple in Norwegian life. A national icon.

I have been living in Norway for seven months now. And I started packing my own lunches for school from the day 1 — Yup, that’s pretty much the only way if you want to survive without having to sell your kidneys to pay for a lunch.

Yet, it didn’t take long until I noticed my lunches were a bit… different from my Norwegian classmates. At first, I thought the fact that everyone else but me was bringing some sort of “sandwich” for the lunch break was a coincidence. Then I’ve come to realize the pattern there.

Now I know, every morning, before heading to school or work, Norwegians follow a step-by-step guide ingrained in their DNA to prepare their lunches:

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