Niksen: The Wonderful Art of Doing Nothing
“What is
Niksen
A Dutch concept, it’s the art of doing nothing. “This stress-reducing practice is about simply being, letting go of any 'shoulds' or 'needs' and allowing your mind to wander freely,” explains Catri Barrett, The Curiosity Coach.
Unlike mindfulness, niksen isn’t about staying present. It’s about letting the mind wander, and not focusing on the details of an action. “With wandering comes wonder. It's like hitting the refresh button in your mind and creating space. It's here within this space that creativity is born, problems are solved, and lightbulb moments can be had,” explains Barrett.
“To prevent our bodies and minds going into overdrive, which can lead to burnout, we should all practice doing nothing at regular intervals during the day, to alleviate the stresses and strains of continuous information overload,” she adds.
Similar to practicing mindfulness, niksen encourages you to live in the moment, to take the pressure off and sit still while time ticks by. Find out which forms of relaxing suit you best because what works for your friend might not work for you. It’s all a process of trial and error
If You’re Tempted To Try Niksen, Here’s Some Do’s and Don’ts For Doing Nothing:
DO gaze out of windows and let your mind run wild.
DO pride yourself on doing nothing and having an empty calendar rather than being busy all of the time.
DON'T reach for your phone, you can steal moments of nothing and practice Niksen by keeping your phone in your pocket when you'd usually reach for it to distract yourself, or appear busy. Those times when you're waiting for a friend alone at a table, on your commute to work or in a waiting room."
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✨Takeaway: Niksen is the concept of doing nothing without feeling guilty about it. It emphasizes the importance of our minds needing a meaningful break. The art of just letting be!
✨Reflection: How hard do you think it would be for you to just sit and do nothing?
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@innateJoy9602
I feel the mind still keeps working even if one isn't actually doing anything, so being in that calm zone, to let our mind be free of any active thoughts could be the goal~ the real, not doing anything except just *being*. Definitely quite a calming experience, thanks for sharing, Joy!💜
Also, happy holidays!🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
That's the most adorable and cutest quote ever shared on her Sun!
Happy holidays to you as well! 💜💜
As an unquiet person, it’s hard for me to sit still and do nothing. However, I think it might be useful should I have fulfilled my tasks of the day and have nothing more to do that isn’t mindlessly using the internet.
@LastyGhost
True! It's is hard for most people to try to sit and do nothing. It definitely takes some self-discipline! 💜
