The Power of Boredom

From Arnav, News Team Contributor

Bored now that it’s summer and you have nothing to do? Are asking yourself, “What should I do? I’m soooo bored!” Well, it turns out that instead of sitting around watching TV or playing video games, you can use that boredom for something both constructive as well as fun. When you are bored, your mind starts to wander and is free from the limitations of reality. You may come up with the wackiest thoughts and immediately dismiss them, but the thoughts that you have when you are bored might turn out to be some of your most creative and critical thinking. You might start to wonder about what you should do next, or perhaps contemplate your goals or decisions. Using boredom can be a way for you to achieve your goals or readjust your focus, so you may be a better and more successful person. Maybe you might wonder about the logic of your favorite movies or games, or you might come up with an interesting idea. Use those thoughts to create something magnificent of your own. Maybe you might write a report, make a video, create something artistic, talk with your friends about your ideas, or perhaps even do something so creative you thought you could never do. No matter the idea comes in your brain, just remember to have fun! So this summer, indulge yourself in the power of boredom, and you may find something truly impressive in yourself.

If you want to learn more about the power of boredom and how to benefit from it, check out this article by TIME and this video from Veritasium.