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  • Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
  • Written by: Olga Mecking
  • Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
  • Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Niksen

Written by: Olga Mecking
Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
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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.

©2020 Olga Mecking (P)2021 Hachette Audio

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It’s aight

As simple as the tile is, it’s alright. If you want to learn and listen to something while flying, I’d recommend this book. It’s relatively short so there isn’t a whole lot of time commitment and it may give you a new outlook on your life and the life of others.

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The ART of Doing NIKS (Nothing)

Very engaging! combining Dutch expressions with English sounded so funny!!! Just loved it!!

Highly recommended for the BUSYness of our lives!

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