Exploring the Dutch concept of 'Nixon' and its connection to creativity

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This chapter delves into the concept of 'Nixon', a Dutch word for the positive feeling in mundane moments. Rut Vynhovin, a happiness researcher, discusses how Nixon, the act of doing nothing and daydreaming, can enhance creativity and offers insights into its correlation with boredom and the perception of time.

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