When I first read an article in a Dutch magazine about the art of niksen, or doing nothing, I instantly loved the idea. Olga explained the precise definition of niksen varies among the Dutch, but she would summaries it as ‘doing something without a purpose' (file image)So what is it about the Dutch? In Dutch, niks means nothing, and it’s just a small step from niks (which is a noun) to niksen (which is a verb). Statistics show that while men and women do approximately the same amount of work, men do more paid work, while women do more unpaid work. Recognise when you’re doing it and savour it.

Source: Daily Mail October 04, 2020 21:04 UTC