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I don't think is a good just for kids, it is good for humans in general. I sit on the commode, bored without a cellphone and find a shampoo bottle, ponder about
by systemvoltage 6y ago
I don't think is a good just for kids, it is good for humans in general. I sit on the commode, bored without a cellphone and find a shampoo bottle, ponder about all the processes that goes into make shampoo.
We all need boredom. Shut down computers once in a while, go garden. Or just sit.
- me_smith 6y agoI agree. I like to force myself to practice boredom. I leave my phone in my pocket while waiting in line at the grocery store or while riding public transportation. Sometimes, during lunch, I go outside and just sit and end up watching the squirrels or birds. I didn't know until recently that squirrels have nests in trees. I feel practicing boredom strengthens my patience skill which can be used in many situations. And, sometimes, maybe a good idea comes out of it.
- pengaru 6y agoI used to spend a lot of time on the commode or in the tub reading and thinking. Now I prefer to have more blood and air pumping for thinking, it's better. Discovering running and big DIY excavation projects I can do with just a shovel has been life-changing. Anything cardio that requires little thinking is wonderful, and it's such a great payoff for maintaining some level of fitness that forms a positive feedback loop.
- macNchz 6y agoYeah I find that long runs provide me both a meditative aspect and a boredom aspect that can really clear my mind and spark creative thinking. I very often find myself struggling with sweaty fingers to jot down ideas on my phone at the end of a run.
- lozf 6y agoPerhaps consider an easily activated voice recorder app, or maybe even Siri / Google Assistant if you can abide the ToS.