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289 | Why You Need to Be Bored More Often

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In this conversation, Chris and Kevin explore the importance of boredom in our lives, discussing how it can lead to greater creativity, self-reflection, and personal growth.

Boredom is a lost skill (yes they consider it a skill) these days because we as a society have done an excellent job eliminating boredom and the discomfort that comes with it through constantly being connected via our phones and technology.

What we fail to realize is that the discomfort we feel when bored actually allows our minds to wander, self reflect, and make connections surrounding life's most important questions: Why am I here? What purpose does my life have? Where can I add more meaning to my life? etc.

They reference Dr. Arthur Brooks' insights on happiness and fulfillment, emphasizing the need to disconnect from technology to allow our minds to wander and think deeply.

Key Takeaways

1. Boredom is essential for creativity and self-reflection.

2. Disconnecting from technology can enhance our mental well-being.

3. The default mode network in our brain activates during boredom, promoting introspection.

4. Embracing discomfort can lead to meaningful insights.

5. Setting boundaries with technology can improve our quality of life.

6. Boredom allows us to explore deeper questions about our purpose.

Link to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8

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Manage episode 516036996 series 3216757
Content provided by Chris and Kevin Carton and Kevin Carton. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chris and Kevin Carton and Kevin Carton or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this conversation, Chris and Kevin explore the importance of boredom in our lives, discussing how it can lead to greater creativity, self-reflection, and personal growth.

Boredom is a lost skill (yes they consider it a skill) these days because we as a society have done an excellent job eliminating boredom and the discomfort that comes with it through constantly being connected via our phones and technology.

What we fail to realize is that the discomfort we feel when bored actually allows our minds to wander, self reflect, and make connections surrounding life's most important questions: Why am I here? What purpose does my life have? Where can I add more meaning to my life? etc.

They reference Dr. Arthur Brooks' insights on happiness and fulfillment, emphasizing the need to disconnect from technology to allow our minds to wander and think deeply.

Key Takeaways

1. Boredom is essential for creativity and self-reflection.

2. Disconnecting from technology can enhance our mental well-being.

3. The default mode network in our brain activates during boredom, promoting introspection.

4. Embracing discomfort can lead to meaningful insights.

5. Setting boundaries with technology can improve our quality of life.

6. Boredom allows us to explore deeper questions about our purpose.

Link to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8

  continue reading

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