Bibliograph

Niksen, embracing the Dutch art of doing nothing, Olga Mecking

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Niksen, embracing the Dutch art of doing nothing, Olga Mecking

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Niksen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1129098715

Responsibility statement

Olga Mecking

Sub title

embracing the Dutch art of doing nothing

Summary

"The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing"--, Provided by publisherNiksen is not a form of meditation, or is it a state of laziness or boredom. To niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. Mecking shows readers how to take a break from all the busyness-- with heartfelt permission to do nothing. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Oh no, not another wellness trend! -- What is niksen? -- What if the Dutch got it right? -- Why is niksen so hard? -- Niksen is good for you. Yes, it is -- Niksening up your life -- When niksen doesn't work -- Epilogue: Creating nikstopia -- Appendix 1: The Nikseneers' manifesto -- Appendix 2: Quick niksen tips -- Appendix 3: Niksen tips from the Dutch

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