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A timely guide on how to make the most of your life when there’snothing to do (whether by choice or not) - niksen is the new Dutchphilosophy teaching us how to rest and relax.“The best thing about niksen is the absence of a goal. It doesn’tserve a purpose, but it’s wonderful.”Don’t you think it’s time for a break? Plagued - as we are! - bynonstop pings and notifications, we have lost the knack of zoningout. Kicking back. Slacking off. Even when pandemic-inducedlockdowns forcibly cleared our calendars, many who thought I’mfree! filled their days with Netflix and doomscrolling. How can wereclaim our free time (planned or not) to truly rest and reset?The Dutch have it figured out: with niksen. Perhaps their best-keptlifestyle secret, niksen is the art of doing, well, nothing. It’s theopposite 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, andWallet - It’s free!If you’re waiting for an invitation to go lie down in the sunshine,this book is it.