Nowadays, doing nothing can feel almost impossible. Overwhelming workloads, social pressures, omnipresent smartphones and family commitments leave you exhausted, frantic and stressed. The Dutch have a simple 'be idle' solution: Niksen shows you how to resist the daily grind, ditch your endless to-do list and reclaim peace of mind. Studies show that you get more done when you work less. So find out when, why and how to niks for a happier, healthier and more productive you.
Annette Lavrijsen offers can-do advice and easy exercises to get you started. Using this liberating book to cultivate niksen you can:
With some sensible scheduling and a smart mindset niksen is easy to fit into your day, and soon will become your essential daily pick-me-up. To stop is to succeed so start enjoying life's little pauses, claim your timeout and turn to this witty guide whenever you want to declutter your mind.
