The Case for Embracing Boredom
Why Letting Kids (and Adults) Be Bored Fosters Creativity The Nature of Boredom In today’s world, silence can feel awkward. Kids are given screens to stay entertained. Adults grab their phones the moment there’s a pause to scroll down social media or play on the Azurslot platform. Boredom is treated like a problem that must be solved. But maybe we’re getting it wrong. Boredom isn’t just a lack of activity. It’s a doorway. When we allow ourselves to sit with it—really sit—we open space for imagination. This stillness, uncomfortable at first, can become the ground where creativity grows. This article explores what boredom really is, how it sparks new ideas, and why making peace with it might be more important than ever. Boredom is more than having nothing to do. Psychologists describe it as wanting stimulation but not finding it. It’s a restless state. Yet, in that space, the brain begins to wander.When there’s nothing pulling our attention, the mind starts making its own connections. Daydreams, new ideas, or memories float up. What seems like wasted time is often the brain doing deep, quiet work. Boredom as a Creative Spark History offers many examples of boredom leading to breakthroughs. Writers,…
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It’s Scary Outside!
Okay, SOOOOOO I’m actually an enormous chicken!! Who KNEW!??! Well, everyone actually. Especially The Husband when I said I was going to go hike late at night (aka 9pm). He laughed (way too much, I have to add!). As most of you know, I live on a mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho. We have no light pollution. There are no street lights. There are stars and the moon. It is DARK OUTSIDE!! When I say DARK, I mean SCARY D-A-R-K. Can’t see your hand in front of your face kind of dark. In the daylight, there isn’t anywhere I won’t hike. APPARENTLY, this is not the case at night. So, I HAD this BRIGHT idea to beg and plead with the amazing folks over at WOSPORTS (You know them! The company that brought back Trail Cam Fridays! BTW, did you see the fawns last week?? Spoiler alert I said FAWNS!) to test out their Night Vision Binoculars. (Because, THEY will make me brave. Right??) Ummmmm yeah. No. They do not. From The NOT Too Scary 3rd Floor Deck This is my first video from the safety of the deck. I KNOW what some of you are saying. Yes, Tamra, Kate, and…
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I dunno about you but this cooler weather is kinda nice. NOW, do not get me wrong! I am SO NOT ready for snow. I just like the 70-degree weather verses the 100-degree. You as the temperatures drop and the kids go back to school it means that cold and flu season is on it’s way. Start preparing now to make sure that you and your family stay healthy. Now, I am NOT a doctor (although I do play one on WebMD and Google. I have some tips that help me and The Husband stay healthy. Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season During cold and flu season, it’s crucial to take preventative measures to avoid getting sick. Here are some key steps you can take to stay healthy: Stocking Up on Cold and Flu Supplies In addition to taking preventative measures, it’s essential to have a stock of cold and flu supplies on hand in case you do get sick. Here are some items to have in your medicine cabinet: Conclusion Start preparing now for cold and flu season. You’ll feel better during the coming winter months. I have already started. I take my winter vitamins daily. My personal…
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