004.30 DOING NOTHING
Doing nothing sounds simple, but it can be very difficult to actually do. This activity gives you permission to do nothing and see what comes up for you when you try. Feel free to start as small as a minute or two and work your way up.
Source: This activity is inspired by Jenny Odell.
NOTICE
DOING NOTHING
Preparation
This is a solo activity.
You'll need about 20 minutes (or less).
There's nothing (ha!) you need for this activity.
Instructions
Set a timer for 20 minutes (or less to start).
Do nothing in that time.
Extend
Do nothing for less or for longer.
Do nothing while waiting (in a line, for a website to load in your browser, while cooking, etc.).
Do nothing in different environments—at work, at home, during errands, on your commute, etc.
Try it regularly. How does it change?
Consider
What do you do when you "do nothing?"
Is it always the same to do nothing, or does it change based on what you're (not?) doing?
What was it like?
What would you have typically done instead?
