You Need To Be Bored.
posted 1 day ago #
I am often unsettled by quiet. I don't think this is an uncommon occurrence in 2025, when we're all inundated with distractions of all kinds. Taking a walk? Put on a podcast. Driving to the store? Make sure the radio is on. Going to bed? Maybe pop on a YouTube or three. I recognize this is unhealthy but it's a difficult loop to break out of.
Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks breaks down in this video why you need to be bored. Turn off the podcast, the radio, the YouTube and let your mind wander. This actually sparks creativity and may fight depression as well. The video is roughly six minutes, watch it and remind yourself to unplug at least 15 minutes a day!
Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks breaks down in this video why you need to be bored. Turn off the podcast, the radio, the YouTube and let your mind wander. This actually sparks creativity and may fight depression as well. The video is roughly six minutes, watch it and remind yourself to unplug at least 15 minutes a day!