The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
How the Dutch Unwind with Niksen
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Narrated by:
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Kate Mulligan
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Written by:
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Maartje Willems
About this listen
A timely guide on how to make the most of your life when there’s nothing to do (whether by choice or not) - niksen is the new Dutch philosophy teaching us how to rest and relax.
“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, and
- Wallet - It’s free!
If you’re waiting for an invitation to go lie down in the sunshine, this book is it.
©2020 Uitgeverij Unieboek | Het Spectrum bv. Translation © 2021 by the Experiment, LLC (P)2021 Blackstone PublishingWhat listeners say about The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
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- Rajesh pabari
- 13-01-23
one of the best books you should read.
one of the best idea you should know about.
one of the best books you should read.
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- Mahesh Sidhpura
- 09-06-24
Peace and Joy
Liked the unique method by which we can gain so much like good mental health, creativity,joy and peace
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- Prateek Kumar Singh
- 22-09-22
Great Read. Amazing Narration
Great idea described in simple manner. Amazing Narration by Kate Mulligan. NOTHING is an ART❤️
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- Divy Ogale
- 31-03-24
relevance
Jomo the joy of missing out which is so much imp in this internet Era where distractions are time wasters.
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- naveen
- 14-07-24
#JOMO
The references were pretty decent and it was an extremely easy one, was not BoredOUT too, the jargons was understandable even for some like me.
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- Rajiv Chopra
- 15-03-23
Good Book. But, nothing new
I like the book; it is a timely reminder of our busy times when we are always running around like mad people.
Having said that, I do not believe the concept is especially Dutch!
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- Mukund Ranganathan
- 29-01-24
an intriguing book
while the whole world tries to run faster, do things quicker, etc. it was great to hear someone talk about slowing down and doing Nothing.
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- sathya kranth
- 14-07-24
The lost art of doing nothing. Nixon.
The last art of doing nothing is an amazing book for the people who think working like crazy is the only way of life in this world. It gives a unique perspective one chilling and relaxing. It gives a way to just unwind and relax and to know what is happening in your mind.
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- SatthwaOutfits
- 10-09-22
nice read for those who are busy with their life
the concepts introduced in this book is very good as a person who is very busy with their life this book give some light to their life
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- Akshay
- 23-10-24
good book to relax
would recommend to everyone to try niksen. book is amazing. it's a true relaxation in today's busy world
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