Boredom has become something we avoid at all costs. In a world packed with constant buzz—scrolling, streaming, scheduling—it’s easier to stay distracted than still.
But what if boredom isn’t something to fix, but something we desperately need?
The Noise We Forgot to Question
It’s everywhere now. Background podcasts during chores, TikToks in line at the store, news before we sleep. Silence? That feels almost unnatural.
But back when we let our minds wander—while staring at ceilings or waiting in traffic—ideas would quietly bloom. We weren’t wasting time. We were creating space.
What the Brain Does When It’s “Off”
Neuroscientists call it the default mode network. When we’re bored, our brains shift into this reflective state—connecting memories, imagining possibilities, solving problems we didn’t even know we had.
It’s not idleness. It’s incubation.
Make Room for Boredom
Try it. Step outside without your phone. Watch shadows stretch. Listen to the wind instead of a podcast.
It won’t feel productive. That’s the point. Your brain’s about
