Boredom Benefits


We often identify boredom as a negative emotion, but boredom is an ally and catalyst for action.

Here are a few boredom benefits;

  • Improves mental health. Taking a break helps our overloaded brains relax and alleviate stress.

  • Increases creativity. When the mind is given a chance to wander and daydream, it enables creativity and problem-solving.

  • Motivates new goals. Boredom is a signal that weโ€™re not doing what we want to be doing and encourages us to shift to more fulfilling goals and project.

  • Increases self control. When we practice sitting with boredom, our ability to focus and self-regulate increase.

Donโ€™t just do something, sit there!


Question: What do you instinctively do to relieve yourself from boredom?

Action: Resist the urge to pull out your phone next time boredom presents itself.


๐Ÿ’œ  a good quoteโ€ฆ

โ€œBoredom is the birthplace of genius.โ€ - Unknown

โ€œBoredom always precedes a period of great creativity.โ€ - Robert Pirsig


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