P.S. Jason Heller’s article was predated by a case for the do-nothing day in The Atlantic in 1952: “Just how one tells when a ‘do-nothing’ day arrives, I have never been able to make out ...

Before trying to go sit on a beach doing nothing for a whole week, start with a few minutes each day. Sit quietly in a peaceful place for five minutes, ideally with a view of something pleasant.

So, as we should do every year, let’s lower the expectations on Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely winter day to take a moment to cherish the people you love, and it doesn’t have to be a ...

Next time, someone says they are ‘doing nothing’, don’t tag them as lazy or work-shy, they are merely rewiring their brain for a a good cause. Remember, what Lao Tau said, Doing nothing is ...