is a Dutch verb which means "doing nothing", which can be roughly translated as "to nothing". 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 Mecking 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.Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing, by Viv Groskop, February 7, 2024, The Guardian website.
See also
Critique of work Downshifting (lifestyle) Productivism Right to rest and leisure Work–life balance
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