Embrace the Boredom

Life is often boring. This could be one of the major reasons why social media became so popular. The moment we feel bored, we open social apps. It’s impulsive. We don’t want to be bored, so we begin endless scrolling.

You must have realized that very hollow feeling after this scrolling session. We have a very convenient one-click connection because of phones. I observed these patterns with myself, so I made my choices not to get trapped in this myriad.

I want to talk about embracing the quiet and bored mind. If you are bored, that’s good. We should feel bored. It’s natural and important. We don’t have to do or be busy every hour of the day. Boredom is how you experiment with new things.

These writings and the website are a product of my boredom. I experimented with building my website, and I got one. I wouldn’t have done this if it weren’t for my one dull weekend on a hot summer day.

Stop trying to fill bored minutes with distractions like social media or binge-watching. Go for a walk, try a new coffee shop, break and repair your TV remote, paint, learn car maintenance, write, talk to friends (or punch them, your call), or fight with aliens (in your mind, of course). The possibilities are endless.

Be intentional about how you spend your free time.

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