Boredom feels unpleasant. The instinct is to fill it immediately with entertainment, scrolling, or noise. But boredom serves a purpose.
In boredom, the mind wanders productively. Ideas connect. Problems get processed in the background. Creativity emerges from the space that constant stimulation crowds out.
The person who is never bored is never alone with their thoughts. They never process what they have experienced. They never let insights emerge naturally. The constant filling prevents the valuable emptying.
Can you tolerate boredom today without reaching for distraction?