Niksen

This book is another in the mode of those on hygge and others that suggest ways to live better and less frantically. This one appealed to me from the moment I saw the first beautiful and relaxing illustrations inside. It offers the Dutch view on the importance of life style and doing nothing.

Niksen is a terms that is about the power of the pause. Such balance with time away from stress is surely something to be wished for. This book offers readers ways to achieve a state of greater calm.

I know that with Covid it can feel at times that we are doing nothing but that is not the case. Many feel stressed even as they feel less productive. This book will help readers to reset and better make their way through each day.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

I loved learning about the Dutch concept of Niksen taking a pause time for yourself, It’s such a thoughtful idea relaxing peaceful reading a book having a lovely cup of coffee quiet peaceful time to recharge.Ibfibd the idea soothing band calming band really enjoyed learning about it,#netgalley#niksen

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

The Dutch really know what they're all about!

As a person living in the neighboring country of the Netherlands, I found it so nice to read this book. I think that because I speak Dutch myself, that added more to the book.
However, I love the concept of ‘niksen’. I think it should be normalized, as every person needs a moment for themselves, to recharge their body, mind, spirit. I think this book gives good tips to start with ‘niksen’. Everything is explained really well and understandable and the book included lovely drawings. I think that a lot of lessons can be learned from the technique this book is about. Let’s get to ‘niksen’!

I found this to be an enjoyable read about the Dutch philosophy towards relaxation and the art of doing nothing. A nice reminder to relax for our physical and mental well being. Very nicely illustrated.

This book is brilliant, simple but brilliant.. It definitely gave me a light bulb moment to stop always trying to be productive, and to realise that my brain will suffer in the long term if I don't take time to stop and do nothing. In todays society and in the current global situation, everyone needs to read this book.

Since I've read this book I have become more productive at work and have slept better than I have in ages. The book is also lovely to look at with calming colours and some beautiful illustrations. I highly recommend this book.

Even though it’s a pandemic at the moment and I haven’t been to work in 7 months, I still find myself feeling guilty or lazy for just sitting around doing nothing.

Niksen is a book about exactly that, the art of doing nothing and taking time for yourself. The Dutch have clearly figured out exactly how to live life and this book will teach you about what niksen really means.
Hint, it doesn’t mean browsing mindlessly through social media sitting on the couch, or binging the new Netflix series.

Just by reading this I instantly felt more calm and for the first time in a while, I didn’t beat myself up for not being productive.
So grab this book, take some time for yourself, find a comfy area and practice Niksen.

Really recommend this book, especially if you feel guilty just doing nothing like I do. Opened my eyes and left me with a nice feeling. I liked the illustrations in the book too.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

It's OK to do nothing...We are all guilty of filling our time, where it feels impossible to switch off.

This is not just another Mindfulness book, as useful as those are, but an insight into the Dutch way of Niksen or doing nothing.

We need Nikson, the power to switch off, the power to pause, to give us permission to allocate regular time to ourselves without feeling guilty.

This book takes us through ways to recognise what we need, shows us how to dare to be idle. It shows us how to master time management and carve out space for doing nothing leading to a more healthy work life balance and to become a happier person the Dutch way.

This is a lovely book about relaxation and taking time for yourself without feeling guilty about it. The illustrations are beautiful, and the advice was spot on for me - I've been in a mental space where I just couldn't let go of work and felt like I had to be productive at every moment of the day, and this book really helped me take a step back from that mentality and reflect on my goals and what makes me feel better in my day to day life. This would make a lovely Christmas gift !

"This sanity-saving book will show you the path to contentment." This book was written in order to help you prioritise yourself and improve your life. It contains extremely helpful information on how to lead a happier and healthier life and several exercises throughout the chapters. It is a must read for all the "The Book of Hygge" fans. The only downside I can find are the illustrations, which don't seem to be very professional. Rating: 4/5 stars.

This book was an amazing surprise, and I think each and every one of us need this little gem in our lives. It is about the pleasure of doing nothing, a concept I simply tend to adore.
We are forever preassured for the society to be productive every day, Japanese even say this is the secret of being happy, but I beg to disagree. Being happy is also about relaxing, taking some time off. Wander off. Daydream. Just take a break, and breath.

Since learning about Hygge, I've always been interested in unique ways to destress and find happiness. Seeing Niksen, I couldn't help but request the book. It's a short and sweet book to guide you on how to learn the beauty of doing nothing. The illustrations accompany the descriptions and instructions beautifully, and there's a calming air to the book. I loved trying the exercises and would love to get a copy of this for myself! During these stressful times, I think this is the perfect book to have or one to gift others!