About Boredom

When was the last time that you felt bored?

Boredom is one of those fascinating things.

The more that we try to escape it in our over stimulated life, the more that we actually need it.

Being bored gives you time to do nothing.

It is when we are doing nothing, that we give ourselves the chance to relax and recover.

There is also a growing number of people who view boredom as a good thing, and something to be embraced, rather than avoided.

If you are interested in finding out more about being bored, these two books may be a good place to start.

“Bored and Brilliant” by Manoush Zomorodi

“Play Anything” by Ian Bogost

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