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What
is niksen? In Dutch, "niksen" literally means "to do nothing".
Niksen used to have negative associations of laziness. The world today is more connected and faster.
Niksen is allowing ourselves to take time out and consciously switch off,
without feeling guilty.
It
enables you to prioritise (优先) yourself
and what you need. Often we think we're busy, but who can't take a half-hour
break? Niksen brings the same benefits as mindfulness in terms of mental
health, sleep, creativity and enhanced focus. It helps the body and brain
recover.
Describe
some easy ways people can embrace doing nothing?
It
might feel awkward at first. Do a relaxation exercise and let your mind wander.
There's a Dutch verb, uitwaaien, to "go out in the wind". Go out and watch clouds — lie on your back and
make up stories. People-watch. Indoors, choose a nice space and make it your
own — make it comfortable, add some flowers, sit by the window and watch the
day go by.
How
can people ensure that niksen becomes a regular and fulfilling part of their
life?
It
should be a mindset. Schedule time and give yourself permission to do nothing.
Start small — five minutes, ten, half an hour a day, up to a few hours at the
weekend. Repeat to yourself, "It's a good thing to do nothing," and
practise saying, "no, another time," when you're busy and somebody
asks for your help.
A. It refreshes the mind.
B. How can niksen help
people?
C. How did you become an
expert in it?
D. Do one thing a day for the
purpose of it.
E. I write about mindfulness
and psychology.
F. But it's been
reinterpreted as a positive practice.
G. Single-focus crafts such
as knitting or sewing can be a helpful first step.
答案:【1】F【2】B【3】A【4】G【5】D