As society gets busier and ____, we find that even when we're alone, we are constantly stimulated by smartphones and trying to ____ up with social media. Have we forgotten the importance of being bored? We think of boredom as something negative, to be avoided,but ____ might actually be good for us. Here are some reasons why. Creativity: Boredom ____ to creativity. You get ideas from being bored. It's only when you're bored that your mind has the time and the space to develop its own creative stimulation. Problem-solving: Our ____ mind is usually better at solving problems than our conscious mind. This is because it is less regulated by rules and protocol. But you tend to only listen to your subconscious mind once your conscious mind has a moment to ____. Self-reflection: Being bored ____ you to think about your current state, in a way that racing around being occupied and engaged does not. Self-reflection can be a ____ for making changes to our jobs and lifestyle. Selflessness: According to a study, boredom can inspire people to be altruistic, empathetic and engage in ____ tasks such as giving to charity, volunteering or donating blood. Slow down: When we're feeling bored, it's easy to turn on your mobile phone or tablet for entertainment. Yet ____ this virtual world means we stop noticing the real world that ____ us. Looking at the natural environment helps our minds to slow down and enjoy life. Breaking the cycle: Research shows we get a dopamine hit each time we experience something new. In our fast-paced and constantly changing world, we have become ____ to experiencing this hit all the time. By ____ boredom we can break this cycle and start toenjoy the simple pleasures in life again. Taking time out: We live in a world of 24/7 connectivity. This keeps our minds constantly active. There is no downtime. Being bored allows us to take time out from the constant ____ of activity. It allows us to enter a more relaxed state and stop the roller coaster feeling that many of us struggle with. Is that really such a bad thing?

Seven reasons why being bored is good for you

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