Boredom By: Sujal Mirchandani

 Boredom

By: Sujal Mirchandani

People often complain about being bored and having nothing to do. But, I believe that boredom can be a great thing because of many reasons. I think boredom helps channelize a person’s creativity by forcing them to keep themselves entertained. People are constantly seeking entertainment, often through their phones or video games. But, not relying on these stimulants to keep yourself entertained can make a person come up with creative ideas. 

Secondly, being bored gives your mind a break and helps it relax. People nowadays have many things to worry about, which is why they need to take small breaks to be productive. I think that not doing anything and allowing yourself to be bored is the best way to take a break and release stress.

Lastly, being bored forces you to self-reflect on what's happening in your life. You start to think about all the ups and downs you have faced in your life and evaluate your actions. Self-reflecting is important because it makes you more mindful of how to tackle problems in a strong manner.