Boredom is important for creativity because it leads to daydreaming and mind wandering. To solve problems, take time to be bored and let your mind wander for creative solutions. Avoid constantly using your phone during downtime; embrace boredom instead to manage it better.
Vocabulary:
• Boredom (noun): Feeling uninterested and having nothing to do.
• Daydream (verb): To think pleasantly about things unrelated to the current activity.
• to let your mind wander (verb): To let your thoughts drift away from the present task.
• Stimulating (adj): Exciting or interesting.
• Novel (adj): New or unusual.
Source: BBC reels