2023-11-06 14:42:31
In Spain we know well what Niksenalthough we do not have such a round word to define this Dutch practice for reduce stress. Niksen is he art of doing nothing and today it is considered a whole anti-stress technique. It literally translates as “do nothing” but it carries an interesting life philosophy.
What is Niksen and how to practice it
In a world where productivity is a value and “doing nothing” is an anti-value, the Niksen comes to remind us of the importance of balance activity with leisure. For the Dutch, having free time spread throughout the day It is key to well-being and health. The inhabitants of the Netherlands are supporters of create spaces in the day for conscious inactivityfor disconnect from obligations and simply be, without blaming. For example, you are practicing Niksen when you get up from your work table and start look out the window for a while without any goal except leave the mind in offso that it rests and recovers with the simple act of not making it work. Everyone can find their own way of practice Niksen depending on your life, but keep in mind any productive activity that makes your mind or body work (using your cell phone, walking…) is not Niksen. Niksen is stopping, doing nothing. And it is much more effective if it is practiced briefly but frequently that if we are there for a long time we rarely.
The 5 benefits of Dutch Niksen
Although at first you may feel strangeyou will immediately notice their benefits. These are some of the most important ones:
Reduces exhaustion and restore your brain capabilities: attention, memory, creativity, concentration…Helps distance yourself from the immediateto give it the importance that it truly has finding solutions at the problems.Relieves emotional burden and stress improving our mood and mental health. It helps you be more efficient and productive.Improves the self-awareness and self-esteem.
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