Why Boredom is a Healthy Pursuit
Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare · Dr. Michael Ruscio and Dr. Mark Hawkins
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Our society provides more stimulus and entertainment than ever before, from streaming video to mobile devices. Parents are often discouraged from letting their children wander off or attempt things unsupervised. And most people think of boredom as a negative feeling to be avoided. But could there be a value to boredom? Dr. Mark Hawkins, a high school counselor, thinks so. Cultivating a practice of boredom, or leaving space to do nothing, can lead to facing and resolving one's negative feelings, reflecting upon knowledge, creative problem-solving, and more. In today's society, one needs to more deliberately pursue boredom in the face of so much stimulus. https://drruscio.com/?p=30983
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