Why Embrace “Niksen,” The Dutch Art Of Doing Nothing? | Olga Mecking

EPISODE 87 | Olga Mecking (she/her) is a writer, journalist, and occasional translator. Originally from Poland, she now lives with her German husband in the Netherlands. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Playboy, The Guardian and the BBC, among many other national and international outlets. Her first traditionally published book, Niksen: Embracing The Dutch Art Of Doing Nothing, has been published in the US by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In the episode, she shares who can benefit from doing nothing (aka “niksen”), how niksen can be more approachable than meditation, why doing nothing can actually boost creativity and productivity...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/87 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode