Why You Can't Sit Still Anymore
Boredom: a feeling we’re taught to avoid at all costs, and a state of mind that our brain actively seeks to escape. We often associate boredom with a state of “lacking”; a lack of stimulation,a lack of direction, a lack of purpose. But as soon as you dig into boredom, you quickly see it plays a propulsive, integral role in our self development, our creativity, and even human progress.
Join hosts Becca and Taylor in this episode of “Hold That Thought” to discuss the purpose of boredom and how we might slow down in a world of endless distractions, to sit long enough to see what it has to offer.
Topics: Boredom, creativity, human psychology, human development, neuroscience, personal development, mindfulness, meditation
Resources:
How to Stop Avoiding Boredom and Embrace Doing Nothing
Ancient Humans Didn’t Get Bored… We Do. Here’s Why
Why Being Bored Is Actually Good For Your Brain
You Need to be Bored: Here’s Why
Boring Places Make Interesting Artists
The Surprising Power of Boredom
The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Pensées, Blaise Pascal
