Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

First there was hygge, now there’s niksen – a simple Dutch philosophy for anyone looking to slow down, relax and daydream.

'Time is money. Stop being lazy. Do something.'

Everyday we’re told to get up, take action and be productive: if you work hard, you’ll make it. But your body is desperate for you to stop, your frantic mind craves a timeout, and your friends and family are finding you more moody and stressed than ever. It’s time for some Dutch wisdom: find out when, how and why to do no...