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There are studies about the benefits of boredom: https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-boredom/ https://www.melbournechildpsychology

There are studies about the benefits of boredom: https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-boredom/ https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefit... I think there's plenty of "cultural evidence" for this too: the subreddit for wacky revelations is called /r/showerthoughts, and the shower is the last place where we have no screens or books around us.

magic_beans 8y ago
But you’re not bored in the shower. You are doing a task. The most creative thoughts don’t come when you are bored, but when you are doing something routine or low effort. Sitting on the couch staring at a wall won’t have the same effect, but doing housework will.