The Lost Art of Doing Nothing

Slow down for self-care with niksen, the Dutch secret to rest and relaxation! Literally doing nothing sounds effortless?but in our fast-paced world, it's anything but. Even when staying home to "slow the spread,? we're more likely to be scrolling through our news feeds than staring out our windows . . . or lying in the grass . . . or listening to music . . . ahhhhhhh. The Dutch have a word for this kind of active rest: niksen, which closely translates to "doing nothing.? Where other self-help philosophies push us to do more, niksen invites us to do less and reap the benefits?such as lower stress, better health, and creative inspiration. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Lost Art of Doing Nothing will help readers take more breaks, resist social pressure to be always "busy,? and embrace the slow life!