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Learning to be comfortable with boredom can lead to increased focus and creativity from "summary" of Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Our brains, it turns out, are not great at handling boredom. In our hyper-connected world, we have become accustomed to a constant stream of stimulation, from social media updates to endless scrolling on our devices. This constant stimulation has eroded our ability to sit with our thoughts and be comfortable with moments of boredom. However, there is a hidden power in embracing boredom. When we allow ourselves to be bored, we give our minds the space to wander and daydream. This seemingly unproductive time is actually crucial for our creativity and focus. Research has shown that when we are bored, our brains are more likely to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems. By learning to be comfortable with boredom, we can train our minds to ...
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