Olga Mecking

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.

Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Niksen

Kreativer, glücklicher, erfüllter - Das Happiness-Prinzip aus den Niederlanden

Niksen - Die Kunst des Nichtstuns

Hollandalıların hiçbir şey yapmama sanatı

Lynn Morrison

Molly Quell

With its tall buildings and tulip-lined canals, the Netherlands is a wonderful place to visit. But what happens when you move there instead? We asked a group of expat women to share their stories about moving to the land of windmills. From wondering why everyone's curtains are open, to stealing back bicycles, to struggling to get doctors to take you seriously, to having babies, making friends and learning to get along with Dutch colleagues, these women did not hold back in telling their tales of life in the Netherlands. Whether you are thinking of moving there or have been a resident for years, this book has something to offer. You'll laugh, cry, raise your fist in frustration and nod your head in agreement. Most of all, you'll be enthralled by these stories of everyday life from some not-so-everyday women.

Rocking the Clogs Expat Style

Dutched Up!

Einfach mal nichts tun! Auf der Couch sitzen, aus dem Fenster gucken und die Gedanken frei fliegen lassen – klingt langweilig? Nicht für unser Gehirn: denn Niksen, die holländische Kunst des Nichtstuns, entspannt und macht Studien zufolge kreativ und gesund. Das klingt simpel, aber so einfach ist es nicht: Wir sind gewohnt, uns mit Dopamin-Kicks von außen beliefern zu lassen. Dabei geht das auch ohne Umweg. Während wir faulenzen, beschenkt uns unser Gehirn mit originellen Einfällen, sortiert Erinnerungen und verarbeitet ungestört Gedanken und Emotionen. Eine entspanntes Plädoyer für bewusstes Nichtstun, mit 50 Ideen für Wohlfühlpausen und kreativen Feuerwerken aus dem Off.

Kreativer, gelassener, erfüllter - Das Happiness-Prinzip aus den Niederlanden

Niksen – Vom Glück des Nichtstuns

When Jan Balicki loses his wife, his mother and his two sisters to the Holocaust, he is devastated. To escape certain death at the hands of the Nazis, he goes into hiding in one of Warsaw's many ruined houses, with hunger, cold and sickness as his constant companions. Worst of all, he is plagued by memories and regrets about his murdered family. During his time in the ruins, he realizes that while the Nazis pose a deadly threat, his real enemy comes from within. "One Chance in a Thousand" is the story of one man trying to remain human in inhumane times, when survival may depend less on skill, and more on sheer luck.

Olga Mecking

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