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The benefits of boredom

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Being Bored Doesn't Have to Be Boring

Boredom depends on your state of mind. Some might find sthing boring, while others might find it fascinating. Having nothing to do can certainly be demotivating. But sandy man says that there's an upside to boredom. That means a positive side to a bad situation and that it can make us more creative. When we have nothing to do, we allow our minds to wander. We can think freely, which might help us solve problems. And i fear that by swiping and scrolling our boredom away these days, that we're losing creativity because we've got so much to entertain us.

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