In our increasingly connected world, we're constantly bombarded with information, tempting us to stay engaged and productive. However, according to Manoush Zomorodi's book "Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self," this relentless connectivity is not only detrimental but also unnecessary.
By letting your mind wander – whether it's staring out the window or daydreaming at work – we're depriving ourselves of a much-needed mental reprieve. Zomorodi argues that in today's hyper-connected age, boredom has become a luxury we've lost touch with. Our smartphones and digital distractions have conditioned us to be constantly occupied, but not necessarily engaged.
The problem is our addiction to choice paralysis, where the sheer number of options becomes overwhelming, causing us to freeze up. We're also influenced by the presence of our phones, even when they're not being actively used, which can affect our interactions with others and diminish our ability to remember things.
Zomorodi acknowledges that she's guilty of this too – clicking links, saving articles for later, but never actually reading them. But instead of scolding us for our tech usage, the book offers a practical solution. By implementing small changes, such as documenting our phone use, taking pictures without capturing them, or deleting apps that consume time, we can break free from this cycle.
While "Bored and Brilliant" won't magically transform you into a creative genius, it provides an accessible, scientifically-backed approach to unplugging occasionally. So, the next time you find yourself scrolling through Twitter on your commute, remember that taking a step back might be just what your mind – and your creativity – need.
By letting your mind wander – whether it's staring out the window or daydreaming at work – we're depriving ourselves of a much-needed mental reprieve. Zomorodi argues that in today's hyper-connected age, boredom has become a luxury we've lost touch with. Our smartphones and digital distractions have conditioned us to be constantly occupied, but not necessarily engaged.
The problem is our addiction to choice paralysis, where the sheer number of options becomes overwhelming, causing us to freeze up. We're also influenced by the presence of our phones, even when they're not being actively used, which can affect our interactions with others and diminish our ability to remember things.
Zomorodi acknowledges that she's guilty of this too – clicking links, saving articles for later, but never actually reading them. But instead of scolding us for our tech usage, the book offers a practical solution. By implementing small changes, such as documenting our phone use, taking pictures without capturing them, or deleting apps that consume time, we can break free from this cycle.
While "Bored and Brilliant" won't magically transform you into a creative genius, it provides an accessible, scientifically-backed approach to unplugging occasionally. So, the next time you find yourself scrolling through Twitter on your commute, remember that taking a step back might be just what your mind – and your creativity – need.
. Like, have you ever been on the bus or something and you're trying to focus on work but your brain keeps wandering off thinking about stuff you need to do later? It's so annoying! 
And then you scroll through your phone out of boredom and it just gets worse 
. I try to set aside time for myself each day, like meditation or reading a book, but sometimes it's hard to disconnect from all the notifications 
. I wish more people talked about this stuff, because it feels like we're all just stuck in this loop of overthinking and not being productive 
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her book "Bored and Brilliant" is literally the truth - we're all so caught up in our screens, we forget how to be bored... like, what's wrong with that?! 
it's actually super refreshing to just chill out and let your mind wander. I've been trying to implement some of these tips, like deleting unnecessary apps on my phone 
and taking pictures without capturing them 
. It's amazing how much more focused I am now 
this book is like, the ultimate solution for anyone feeling burnt out 
. I know it's easy to get caught up in our screens, but sometimes just shutting off can be the best thing for your brain 
. And honestly, if we can't even take a few minutes to ourselves without feeling guilty, how are we supposed to be creative or productive? 
️. And yeah, maybe phones are bad news... but they also make life super easy 
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I'm so down for this book! It's like, we're always connected, but is it even making us more productive? I mean, think about it - how many times have you been scrolling through social media and just zoning out? 
or something! It's crazy how our phones can affect us even when they're not on. Time for me to declutter my phone and get back to life 
. I mean, who needs choice paralysis when you can just take a break and let your mind wander 
? And yeah, deleting those time-wasting apps on my phone has been LIFE. CHANGING 
! It's all about finding that balance between being connected and being present, you know? 
) i end up daydreaming or staring out the window and honestly it feels kinda refreshing? 
i need to start taking more pics without posting them lol and maybe delete some apps that just waste my time 
). But Zomorodi's right, we need to take a step back and focus on our own thoughts and feelings. It's time to unplug and recharge 
i swear i can do nothing with my life because of it 
. It's all about making conscious choices, like turning off notifications or deleting social media apps for a set amount of time 
. And trust me, it's not about becoming bored (although, let's be real, sometimes boredom can be awesome 
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. Who knew that taking a break could actually help me come back to tasks with more focus and creativity? 