Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing by Annette Lavrijsen

Author:Annette Lavrijsen [Lavrijsen, Annette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780711255234
Google: WrUAEAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group UK
Published: 2020-09-29T00:16:49.016523+00:00

Help yourself

Sometimes it’s not others who threaten our timeout, but the voices in our own head. Can’t resist thinking about work and other obligations, even in your free time? Mute your phone, switch off your notifications and try to turn your attention elsewhere. In Chapter 7 (see here) we look at ways to relax your mind, without pushing it.

Wish others their own timeout

Keep negativity at bay by wishing others their own timeout. Create a culture where niksen is not an uncommon occurrence or a random treat, but a necessity and a sign of respect. Encourage colleagues to take a proper lunch break to allow them to recharge. Do the same at home: cook dinner for your housemate if they work late, check in with your partner or child to see if they are overwhelmed and need anything. See here for more on the Dutch skill of generosity, gunnen, and how to pay it forward.

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