<p>First there was hygge, now theres niksen - a simple Dutch philosophy for anyone looking to slow down, relax and daydream. <br /><br /> Time is money. Stop being lazy. Do something. Everyday were told to get up, take action and be productive: if you work hard, youll 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. Its time for some Dutch wisdom: find out when, how and why to do nothing with niksen, the Dutch be idle philosophy that is taking the world by storm. <br /><br /><em>Niksen </em>literally means to do nothing, but its not the same thing as boredom or laziness. <em>Niksen </em>helps to free you from the daily grind of work, family demands and social pressure, to destress and just&hellip; stop. In this book, Dutch mindfulness expert Annette Lavrijsen shows you how, through daily practice, and by following the exercises within, you will grow comfortable with yourself, with silence and will reap niksens countless rewards. Using this book to cultivate niksen you can:</p>_x000D_

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<li>Find new ways to relax, slow down and combat burnout</li>_x000D_

<li>Bust Im-too-busy, nothingness-is-laziness myths</li>_x000D_

<li>Honestly communicate boundaries and reset your priorities</li>_x000D_

<li>Create a zen sanctuary thats all yours</li>_x000D_

<li>Master the work-life balance</li>_x000D_

<li>Boost your creativity, mood and even productivity</li>_x000D_

<li>Raise a happy family and be a better friend</li>_x000D_

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