The Dutch art of Niksen may not be as well known as the Danish art of Hygge, but it is equally important.
Niksen (pronounced Neek-sah) is the art of doing nothing. Not using the phone, doing the dishes, listening to music, but actually doing nothing.
As life picks up pace and schedules are getting fuller again, niksen needs to be protected from busyness and overcommitting.
One way I keep niksen is to actually schedule it on my calendar. It is one of my day's priorities and it counts as a valid plan. When someone invites me to something, I can legitimately say that I have plans and won't be able to attend.
How can you practice niksen this week?
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