5 Easy DUTCH Habits for a Happier, Healthier Life

[@maryhall3722]

Enjoyed this, thank you. We have the notion of 'blowing the cobwebs away' re: taking a walk when we would rather not bother, or feel down in the dumps 🇬🇧

[@EricaGamet]

I live in rainy Seattle without a car. I walk to and from the bus or lightrail when I need to go out (I work from home, so I sometimes have to force myself out when it's rainy or cold or windy). I love that feeling of having a cold face (but bundled up on my arms and chest) and coming into my warm place. I feel alive! I often will open my window for 30 minutes when I return to keep enjoying the cold (while my heater gets turned up). It's very refreshing... maybe I am Dutch!

[@SIERRATREES]

When its cold, I like to appreciate that's its the tilt of the earth and the orbit around the sun making it all happen, as if all part of some clever design.

[@rheasmyth2116]

Hello, this is the first time your video came across on KZbin. I also am Dutch, born there, raised in Canada but now living in Florida, US 32 yrs. Dutch culture is in my DNA. I get Niksen, love it, am never bored. Gouda cheese is my favorite. Stampot of all kinds 😋. Delicious, tasty, simple foods. The Dutch got it right, thanks for your video.

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

I love niksen! Niksen is so enjoyable. It's the essence of connecting to yourself and forget the ego for some time.

[@kathrynjones4610]

It was wonderful to spend time listening to you and learning about Dutch culture. Loved it.

[@PaulaDTozer]

I think our ancestors were in cahoots….my Irish Gram would declare, You”re neither sugar nor sh*t…ya won’t melt, when we’d complain about the weather. I enjoy punctuality as well, and value it in others. It’s a sign of respect.

[@Maddie2u]

I prefer the real Dutch, the stuff of what my Dutch immigrant parents were made of.... resilient, resourceful, ambitious, systematic, organized, independent tough, no nonsense, fun loving, grateful, dutiful, loving, brave, accomplished, well read, humble, generous, ernest, grateful etc etc etc Admirable. Gezellig. ♥️🇨🇦

[@SIERRATREES]

thats an admirable list to strive for, if I even got just half of it, Id be good.

[@capodicasa4038]

We lived in the Netherlands for a long time. We left over 20 years ago but - when we go out for some fresh air - we still say we're going to "fetch a fresh neus"! even een frisse neus halen!

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

Bedankt voor "flierefluiter", we hebben zoveel woorden die zelden worden gebruikt, vanmorgen hoorde ik "karig" ook zo'n woord. Geeft me een goed gevoel.

[@gracesanity6314]

Your clean windows and indoor plants. I noticed open curtains and cosy rooms. Lovely old buildings.

[@Geemeel1]

Absolutly briljant and so well explained, I myselfs, did not know the origin of 'gezel' leading up to 'gezellig' so nice to know. Dank jewel, super vid👏🏾

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

Daydreaming is severely underrated. I remember when I used to do it all the time.

[@mhopi9744]

😅😅

[@bradlafferty]

Inspirational. I did many of these things when I was a child. I’ve forgotten many of these things as an adult. Thank you for reminding me of them. New sub.

[@patdennis2586]

I’m an expert at enjoying soft music and doing nothing. I, also, enjoy Vera’s KZbin content!

[@jajajajaja357]

are they related??? i looove vera's channel

[@MDchaz]

I’m always trying to find new ways to simplify my life. Thanks for sharing these Dutch traditions and concepts.

[@cissy7049]

Tof dat je Vera noemt. Zo zijn we ook, Nederlanders. ❤

[@karenhaire5451]

Yes, only Dutch do that!😂

[@maellebouron7881]

Totally agree with you and the values of your country. Just the way of life. We've got just one life, try to enjoy it ! hi from France, Little Brittany!

[@eduardor0605]

OMG Happy to found this channel 😃

[@Jette531]

Mijn moeder deed vroeger aan 'schemeren'. Niks doen , of een kop koffie drinken terwijl de zon ondergaat en nog geen lampen aandoen.

[@karinuytterhoeven2878]

Ooh, da's mooi verwoord! 👌😊

[@tvb2690]

I just adore The Netherlands.

[@rosena2510]

I am glad I found this simple yet profound channel. Thank you for making this

[@mtnshelby7059]

The wind walking is a wonderful adaptive behavior. In other parts it's seen as crazy making for those who live with it.

[@lisipilz]

What a lovely video. Thank you so much❤

[@gcasaril]

Very glad you’re back. I really enjoy your insights. Thank you!

[@elizabethp17]

Loved this video! Niksen and Gesellig resonated with me so much ❤

[@SIERRATREES]

Niksen is great. I have days doing this but never really knew the Dutch had a good name for it.

[@carolinekaplan542]

Im a Chicago lawyer. ive only been to Amsterdam once during the winter st. nick holiday. Im not sure given the jewish side from my father I could really do a six out of ten but im interested in the other concepts. I had an intense flirtation with a dutch client in 1992 and think of him from time to time. I look forward to having you in my channel selection in 2025. Happy new year.

[@vidyakarant9798]

So nice to read about different cultures. A lot of it resonates with me. Thanks for sharing

[@valerierogers9609]

Bread & cheese makes perfect lunch, and i love licorice. I'm ordering some of what you showed. I'm not from there, but I could be 😅

[@marcosmarcou4630]

This was a fantastic video , thanks bro ! I subscribed

[@ShannonHassouneh-gg9gn]

Absolutely fabulous! All the habits are my favorite. Thank you for sharing!

[@ESC9242]

I am so glad that you are back. I absolutely love your content! Thank you, Peter!

[@suzanneke]

Wow, you nailed those explanations. This video should be mandatory to all foreigners that are coming to the Netherlands!

[@patarikisoterion9899]

Gesillig for sure!!👍🏽

[@denisecarter5117]

Good video.

[@beckyunderwood4220]

Gezellig sounds a little like Dutch hygge 😊

[@jeannettestuckelschwaiger5071]

Ive lived 30 years in Holland. Great place to live as long as you are not sick. The spirit Niksen was in our doctor mind too. In the morning, if there were no coffie, in my office, no work was done.😂 Afternoon tea was so important they left work on the desk. Tea time first. You can wait...Not feeling embaressed at all. Normal.

[@topofmindwithterri]

Great video, Peter!

[@monig.1843]

Matt d‘Avella… good choice 😊

[@nicafreude]

Thanks Peter! This content is really insightful and interesting. I been doing Niksen for some time now and I will try Gesellig too :)

[@y.v.l.]

Goed gezegd!👍.

[@liabraam7622]

Ik wist niet dat je een Nederlander bent 😊. Leuke video hoor !

[@mitchel8522]

Leuke video Peter!

[@PS-qn4oz]

Great video, thank you! All these are good but I love Niksen because it requires so little but can offer so much. I love going to bed and having time to daydream before drifting off to sleep. I look forward to it throughout the day, it's just me and my imagination. It's a time to ask myself, well what do you really want, how would it feel if you had this or that? Then I can just pretend I have it and live in the dream.

[@dianeyoung8068]

Very interesting, thanks,

[@tiffanybittman7523]

I signed up to your news letter.

[@Carole616]

This video makes me want to recommend a book to you and your followers. Stolen Focus by Johann Hari is the most important book I have ever read and has changed my life.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

It's a good one 😏🙌🏼

[@lisipilz]

Oh yeah! I also highly recommend that one. One of my favourite books!❤

[@SharieDeBord]

Thank you for the book recommendation! ❤

[@maryhall3722]

Interesting, thank you Carole

[@kgt9925]

A lovely video.

[@mhopi9744]

Eye opening ❤❤❤

[@Kimonha]

You’re back!!

[@suzannahkolbeck6973]

I love this. I wish I could move to the Netherlands.

[@SamJone2024]

I love too but older now and I’m not sure how.

[@gwarlow]

Why can’t you? 😊

[@gwarlow]

@@SamJone2024 I’m sure others have done it, even “older” people. You could start researching “how to emmigrate to the Nederlands” Best wishes. 😊

[@kirstenbakker839]

Niksen is basically what people abroad refer to as Meditation. 😊

[@sandisslantoneverything]

He said it is specifically not meditation. I call it letting my mind ‘off leash’, but I am ADHD

[@squirlmy]

It's interesting, Americans, possibly Commonwealth and English-speaking countries generally, tend to look for these things in "exotic," far away locations; Zen from Japan, Taoist philosophy from China (mostly ancient, not current China) and "Yoga" stuff with dubious Indian cultural origin. But then, for example, when exposed to modern Japanese culture, one finds them to be some of the most neurotic peoples in the world! It seems strange to find wisdom right across a bit of ocean from England. I've come across Danish "Hygge"(pronounced hooglie) The term "Niksen", would hopefully help us forget Nixon, who had more integrity in his pinky than the current... well, I'll not discuss that, anymore, here. It's probably England's historical clashes with the Dutch which has kept us from looking very closely at the best parts of their culture. BTW I've learned to love salt licorice!, although I've been told it was invented by the Finns, from cough medicine. Also legalizing pot turns out to have been a good idea! lol Love from Colorado!

[@petecilione4166]

Yay, Vera!

[@ssergium.4520]

Waaaat. Je bent Nederlander? :D Ik dacht dat je uit Kroatie of zoiets komt :D

[@Cc-lp2xi]

Dutch habit no 1: live in the NL. Period. If I could, I would. It will be the first year we won't be vacationing in Denthe and I am beyond sad. However my eldest is applying to Groningen U with an aim to be a corporate or international lawyer. Do you have any tips for her? Best uni in NL to get law degree? Dank u wel!

[@julieaskingforafriend]

Bonus points if you drown your fries in mayonnaise. I always knew I was Dutch! 😄

[@rossedwardmiller]

The public transit and cycling are huge. Imagine never having to drive anywhere. There are roads to drive if you want, but you never have to.

[@EricaGamet]

I am American and moved to Seattle, Washington nearly 8 years ago and gave up my car. I can get most places using transit or my feet (and we also have car share and bike share programs if that's your thing). I love it. I could rent a car if I needed to drive, but never need to. I even take the train 6+ hours away to visit my best friend. Now I can only ever live in cities where I can live car-free (which limits me here in the US). Riding transit gives you time to daydream and people watch, too!

[@ji7635]

I live in the East of the Netherlands on the country side and there public transportation is very bad.

[@ulrikeg2639]

I‘ve watched Veras video but somehow couldn‘t get along with her style. For some reason I thought: Couldn‘t Peter explain that? 😅❤ Btw. Could you show us how you ‚manage‘ christmas time as a minimalist? I feel like it ist the hardest time of the year with all the decoration and presents and looots of stuff 🎄🎁🪅🛒

[@holdir]

I do niksen every morning when walking the dog

[@jescavlot8174]

wat schattig

[@petecilione4166]

Reading Niksen The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing. ❤❤❤

[@allardvanderstarre]

mijn fav sport: niksen

[@jordanmungujakisa4859]

Glad to have you back Paul. And like the GenZ's say it. Let me allow you cook :)

[@j.dejong1229]

You have "uitwaaien" and when it's not windy it calls "een luchtje scheppen" translated as "air shoveling" 😂

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

Frisse neus halen.

[@saramm3765]

The competitive nature of the US is why everyone is miserable here. Our priorities and values are messed up.

[@posimistisch]

Ja dat calvinisme komt mn strot uit. Op n verjaardag karig blokje kaas of kopje koffie . Waar is de muziek! royaal eten. Dansen zonder dat je daar dronken voor hoeft te zijn. Ik mis die warmte . En bepaalde spontaniteit en als je al wat tempramentvol bent dramatisch of enthousiast dan word je daar in gedownsized door dat doe maar gewoon concept . Als geboren en getogen Nederlander heb ik mij nooit verbonden gevoeld. Veel eenzaamheid altjhd hard proberen . En ja ik ben hier geboren maar dochter van n spaanse migrant. En ik denk dat veel migranten of nederlanders met n ouder uit n ander land die cultuur clash hard aan voelen . Ik wil eigenlijk niet gewoon zijn of blend in . Estoy harta cansadisima . Ik wil meer kleur en meer leven op straat. Dus ja langzamerhand word het hoog tijd om toch mij wat te verplaatsen ik heb niet veel wat mij hier verbind . Overheid maakt campagnes 1 tegen eenzaamheid. Ik vind dat n lachertje met deze hoog individualistische samenleving blijft die eenzaamheid . Het blenden gaat makkelijker als je ook dat zelfde gevoel ervaart . Als dat er niet inzit blijf het n gevecht want je bent gewoon anders dan moet je dat maar gaan vieren🎉 ik heb gewoon n ander perspectief ik prefereer landen waarin er veel nationale regionale en lokale feesten zijn dit verhoogt de sociale inclusie en het is laagdrempelig . Hier is de drempel hoger veel is ingedeeld in leeftijden strak begin en eind tijd. Toegang betalen. Ik mis gewoon daar ook weer n belaalde losse manier van denken . Vast zullen veel mensen hier kritiek op hebben maar ik ben super gevoelig en heb mjj nooit hierin begrepen gevoeld. Wat werkt vóór de gemiddelde Nederlander werkt niet voor outsiders

[@davidlynch9049]

It's tiny, flat, flooded, with bad food. They are sort of nice in the German way. 🤷🏻

[@aaron___6014]

May your country's leaders and its people continue to value themselves and their culture above the virtue signaling that's ruining the UK and Sweden.

[@ji7635]

It's already bad here. Too many people and a big shortage of houses. That's a big problem so we really have to do something about that. There is a lot of crime. A lot of people don't value our culture and want to change it. There are more not Dutch people in jail than Dutch people. Immigrants are a minority in our country but in jail they are the majority. But when you tell the facts than people say you're a racist.

[@aaron___6014]

@ji7635 sad, sad, sad. Thanks for the insights.