From Netflix to Nothing

The Benefits of Boredom

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"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathize with humans whose experiences we have never shared." —J.K. Rowling

Many of us are addicted to excitement. From the moment we wake up, we're bombarded with notifications, updates, and endless entertainment options. We're hooked on the thrill of new experiences, seeking the next adrenaline and dopamine rush.

We binge-watch series, endlessly scroll through social media, or hop from one thing to another. We live in a perpetual state of stimulation, and the mere instant of boredom sends us running for our phones.

In our quest for constant excitement, we overlook a valuable resource: boredom.

Boredom isn't just a dul…