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How I Stopped Fearing Boredom

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Exploring Creativity Through Mind Wandering and Boredom

Explore how allowing the mind to wander can lead to more creativity and innovative problem-solving, as revealed in an experiment involving brainstorming ideas for a brick. The chapter emphasizes the advantages of embracing moments of mental rest and shares personal insights on the value of overcoming boredom through wandering thoughts.

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