ART OF DOING NOTHING

How to find joy in ‘doing nothing’ and connect with your family

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and ensuring the well-being of everyone.

There is a phrase in Italian that goes, "La dolce far niente", which means the sweetness of doing nothing. What all of us need to find is this feeling. That sweet joy that comes with doing nothing other than being in each other's company.

Simple tips find joy

The questions that immediately crop up are, 'How can I do it? How can I get my kids to do nothing?’ We understand that ‘doing nothing’ is easier said than done. Learning how to tune off and find joy in ‘nothing’ time is an art that, when mastered, can help us reap many benefits. We give you a few tips to help you find that joy.

Find time to unwind: Life can get busy, stressful, and loud. It is important to find some time to shut down and unwind. The first step to doing nothing is to find the time when you can disconnect from the world and be with your family. Schedule a time when everyone is available. This doesn't have to be long. Setting aside many hours to do nothing would be impractical and overwhelming. It can be as short as 5-10 minutes, but try to do it a few times a week. As you get used to the practice of doing nothing, you can increase the periods and create a routine out of it.

You can also use the free time that you find in a day to do nothing. This can be the few minutes between calls or the 15-minute window that opened up because of a canceled appointment. Instead of turning to screens or tending to other tasks, use these short intervals to unwind, relax, and do nothing. This will help you feel more energized when you return to work.