A year or so ago, I decided it was time to learn to read Dutch. I had made stumbling attempts to read
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Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means “doing nothing” – has caught the attention of the world as a way to manage stress or recover from burnout. The Hague, where I live, has 11km of gorgeous coastline with rolling
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It was world mental health day on the 10th of October. Usually I’m not that on-topic, but my colleague sent me a link to a book: “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch art of doing
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Niksen isn’t about escaping into distractions; it’s about purposefully choosing stillness. Intrigued? Incorporating Niksen into your daily routine is easier than you think. Ever feel overwhelmed by the constant need to be
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A year or so ago, I decided it was time to learn to read Dutch. I had made stumbling attempts to read 17th Century Dutch texts for current academic research project but
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Interest in the concept of niksen has grown rapidly over the past five years – and it has become a publishing sensation. But just how easy is it to let go of
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First there was hygge, the Danish concept that made staying in and getting cozy cool. Then there was lagom, the Swedish mindset of approaching life with an “everything in moderation” mindset. Now there’s another Northern
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Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means “doing nothing” – has caught the attention of the world as a way to manage stress or recover from burnout. The Hague, where I
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Practice Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing Brown University Health Blog Team August 27, 2022 Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the
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