Niksen

The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of your life, such as: AT HOME: Find a comfy nook and sit. No technology or other distractions. AT WORK: Stare at your computer. Take in the view from your office. Close your eyes. IN PUBLIC: Forget waiting for the bus, enjoy some relaxing niksen time. Backed with advice from the world's leading experts on happiness and productivity, this book examines the underlying science behind niksen and how doing less can often yield so much more. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothing.

First there was hygge, now there's Niksen - a simple Dutch philosophy for anyone looking to slow down, relax and daydream. ​Press pause to pre-empt burnout and claim your life back.

“The best thing about niksen is 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: with niksen. Perhaps their best-kept lifestyle secret, niksen is 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. WALLET—it’s free! If you’re waiting for an invitation to go lie down in the sunshine, this book is it.

The Dutch have discovered the secret to happiness and they are finally sharing it with the world.That secret is Niksen. This Dutch lifestyle phenomenon has taken the world by storm with an ever growing following around the globe.We will learn about how Niksen can help us feel satisfied and happy. - Wouldn't it be wonderful to de-stress, relax and take a break from our hectic lives? But how can we do that? Niksen can help us unwind and enjoy the great outdoors - Smartphones and tablets seem to drive families apart even when they are sitting in the same room. How can we use Niksen to bring our family and friends together to give us a greater sense of belonging? - How can we create the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and feeling Niksen? Niksen will allow you to create closer bonds with your loved ones and enjoy the simple miracles in life. It will warm your heart and help heal your soul.

After Hygge and Lagom, Niksen is the New Lifestyle Trend Taking Over the WorldHygge helped you to explore coziness through lounging at the fireplace. Lagom kept you busy and relaxed while you found the happy middle; located between "not-too-much" and "not-too-little". Niksen will slow you down even further; to do nothing more than nothing.Declutter your mind, lounge about and truly slow down.This book will teach you to do nothing. Unwind and reap the benefits of the sixth happiest country in the world. Calm down, sit back and learn how to do nothing. Grab your guide to Niksen!

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