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Be More Bored The Hidden Power of Doing Nothing

Why we’ve lost our ability to be bored – and how bringing it back can improve all of our lives We all need to be bored: not because boredom itself is pleasant, but because it’s a stairway to other states, from unbridled creativity to incredible moments of flow. In a world of autoplay and infinite scrolling, staring out of the window or going for a walk aren’t a waste of time. It's essential time to think: about everything from everyday problems to the meaning of our lives. Written by journalist Joel Snape, this insightful and accessible guide to one of our most misunderstood emotions explains how generations of philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists have thought about boredom, how it’s being destroyed by the arms race of social media and hustle culture… and how to fight back. From