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How to turn boredom into a powerful force for creativity and motivation in your life
Did you know that boredom can be good for you? Boredom is generally viewed as an unpleasant emotional state that we try to avoid at all costs. It is characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction, restlessness, and mental fatigue. For a bored person, mental fatigue gets worse with the perception of a slower passage of time. But what if we told you that boredom can also be a positive emotion that can enhance your creativity and motivation? We will explore how boredom affects our brain, how boredom can spark new ideas, and how boredom can motivate us to pursue our goals including some tips on how you can effectively manage your boredom.
How boredom affects our brain
Reduces our attention span. Boredom also affects our brain by reducing our attention span and making us less engaged with our environment. When we are bored, we find it hard to focus on what we are doing or to pay attention to what is happening around us. We may feel restless, irritable, or impatient. We may also lose interest in the task at hand or start looking for distractions. This can…
