{"product_id":"niksen-olga-mecking-9780358395317","title":"Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. \u003cbr\u003e With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of your life, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT HOME: Find a comfy nook and sit. No technology or other distractions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAT WORK: Stare at your computer. Take in the view from your office. Close your eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIN PUBLIC: Forget waiting for the bus, enjoy some relaxing niksen time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBacked with advice from the world's leading experts on happiness and productivity, this book examines the underlying science behind niksen and how doing less can often yield so much more. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Olga Mecking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0358395313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780358395317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 5.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/09\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2021","brand":"Olga Mecking","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051135889663,"sku":"9780358395317","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c7276dc7-c558-463c-8771-ed4d06d36b3d.jpg?v=1685011303","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/niksen-olga-mecking-9780358395317","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}