The Lost Art of Doing Nothing: How the Dutch Unwind with Niksen

A timely guide on how to make the most of your life when there’s nothing to do (whether by choice or not) -niksenis the new Dutch philosophy teaching us how to rest and relax.“The best thing aboutniksenis the absence of a goal. It doesn’t serve a purpose, but it’s wonderful.”Don’t you think it’s time for a break? Plagued - as we are! - by nonstop pings and notifications, we have lost the knack of zoning out. Kicking back. Slacking off. Even when pandemic-induced lockdowns forcibly cleared our calendars, many who thought I’m free! filled their days with Netflix and doomscrolling. How can we reclaim our free time (planned or not) to truly rest and reset?The Dutch have it figured out: withniksen. Perhaps their best-kept lifestyle secret,niksenis the art of doing, well, nothing. It’s the opposite of productivity, and it’s incredibly good for your:Mind - It makes you calmer.Body - It offers rest on hectic days.Creativity - It clears a space for brilliant ideas, andWallet - It’s free!If you’re waiting for an invitation to go lie down in the sunshine, this book is it.Read more