Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

by Annette Lavrijsen
Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

by Annette Lavrijsen

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Overview

First there was hygge, now there’s niksen – a simple Dutch philosophy for anyone looking to slow down, relax and daydream.
 
'Time is money. Stop being lazy. Do something.'

Everyday we’re told to get up, take action and be productive: if you work hard, you’ll make it. But your body is desperate for you to stop, your frantic mind craves a timeout, and your friends and family are finding you more moody and stressed than ever. It’s time for some Dutch wisdom: find out when, how and why to do nothing with niksen, the Dutch ‘be idle’ philosophy that is taking the world by storm. 

Niksen literally means to do nothing, but it's not the same thing as boredom or laziness. Niksen helps to free you from the daily grind of work, family demands and social pressure, to destress and just… stop. In this book, Dutch mindfulness expert Annette Lavrijsen shows you how, through daily practice, and by following the exercises within, you will grow comfortable with yourself, with silence and will reap niksen’s countless rewards.
 
Using this book to cultivate niksen you can:
  • Find new ways to relax, slow down and combat burnout
  • Bust I’m-too-busy, nothingness-is-laziness myths
  • Honestly communicate boundaries and reset your priorities
  • Create a zen sanctuary that’s all yours
  • Master the work-life balance
  • Boost your creativity, mood and even productivity
  • Raise a happy family and be a better friend

Niksen is about the enjoyment of life’s little pauses. It's not the easiest thing to commit to at first; we are used to having our attention and diaries consumed, and doing nothing doesn't come to us naturally. But with some sensible scheduling and a smart mindset it’s easy to fit into your day, and soon will become your essential daily pick-me-up. Stop worrying about you have to do next or over analysing every thought. Instead, use your timeout to let your mind recuperate and take a moment to yourself.

Turn to this niksen manual whenever you want to declutter your mind.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780711255234
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Publication date: 09/29/2020
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 297,663
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Annette Lavrijsen is the former editor of Women’s Health (Netherlands) and the author of  Shinrin-Yoku (2018), now available in 5 languages. Annette divides her time between Amsterdam and Barcelona.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 The Happy Dutch
2 Dare to be Idle
3 Reset Your Priorities
4 Niksen Every Day
5 Niksen Anywhere
6 Niksen For You
7 A Niks State of Mind
Conclusion
Further Resources
About the Author / Thanks
 
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