Description

Allow yourself to experience moments without stimulation or distractions, instead of always seeking entertainment.

Benefits

Increases creativity, enhances problem-solving abilities, and promotes mental clarity.

Example

I used to fill every quiet moment with my phone, TV, or podcasts, afraid boredom meant wasted time. But feeling mentally cluttered and creatively stuck, I decided to try intentionally embracing moments of boredom instead. At first, these silent minutes felt painfully uncomfortable. Yet surprisingly quickly, during these quiet pauses, new ideas and creative solutions started bubbling up spontaneously. Problems I’d wrestled with suddenly had clear answers. Boredom became a useful ally, sharpening mental clarity and creativity in a way constant entertainment never could.