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Allowing oneself to be bored, or at least idle, without self-judgement, can be extremely valuable. You're likely processing things in the background (often with
by scorxn 5y ago
Allowing oneself to be bored, or at least idle, without self-judgement, can be extremely valuable. You're likely processing things in the background (often without realizing it), which will make your active decisions and activities easier.
- Waterluvian 5y agoI do most of my best software design when bored. I used to drive with a podcast on every time. Sometimes I put nothing on and do design. A lot of my shower time is “free range boredom” where I just think about anything. I really enjoy both of these things.
- koolba 5y agoThe three most productive locations for solving complicated long form thought problems are sleep, shower, and shitter. In reverse order. All three have the commonality that, traditionally, you’re not disturbed and you can think at a relaxed pace.
- swader999 5y agoI'd add bike to that list.
- noduerme 5y agoI should bill for my shower time. It's usually the most productive part of the day. After that I know exactly what code I need to write and how I'm going to tackle it. On the other hand, I miss taking showers without muttering to myself.
- hellbannedguy 5y agoI think it's good for health. I used to be one of those guys who prided themselfs on a few hours sleep, and always working. I had a nervous breakdown. Well a Panic Attack that didn't concern me until the next day the anxiety didn't go away. It went from days to years. Looking back I should have played Mortal Combat with Rick at 7-11.
- nicbou 5y agoI do this when I get bored. Reddit gets in the way of being bored.
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