Niksen Explained

Niksen is a Dutch verb which means "doing nothing",^{[1] [2]} which can be roughly translated as "nixing".^[3] It has been explored as a method to combat work-related health problems such as stress and burnout.

This concept is the focus of a book by Olga Meching entitled "Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing," published in 2021. Mecking has gained prominence in the Netherlands as an authority on this subject, based on this book. ^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Mecking . Olga . April 29, 2019 . The Case for Doing Nothing . . July 14, 2019.
2. News: Gottfried . Sophia . July 12, 2019 . Niksen Is the Dutch Lifestyle Concept of Doing Nothing—And You're About to See It Everywhere . . July 14, 2019.
3. Web site: Can Doing Nothing Unlock Your Decision-Making Superpowers?. 2021-03-29. Psychology Today. en.
4. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/07/the-art-of-doing-nothing-have-the-dutch-found-the-answer-to-burnout-culture Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing