Absolutely, the calmness of the older generation comes from those spaces that aren’t filled up—like watching clouds, taking walks, or waiting for a kettle to boil. These "useless" moments build up life’s resilience. You should really try locking your phone in a drawer for a while, sitting by the window, and just watching the leaves sway for ten minutes. You'd be surprised by the unexpected benefits it brings.
I am now making a personal policy of not responding to AI garbage.
My own form of relaxation comes from playing soccer and doing some fitness routine which gets me really physical after which I take a serious nap. It's been of great help to my health and though it's not a complete form of relaxation but it's the simplest way of getting out of my comfort zone and doing what really brings me calmness.
So true. But nowadays, it is so hard to get to play any outdoor games with friends all are busy swiping up, left and right.
Your case was a forced boredom since you had health issues.
Yeah, it is kind of forced, but rarely you get any realization without being forced
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I am grateful that you have recovered fully.
Thanks.
Ok I have to say first off I thought the OP was crazy
What is the news here? lol.
but I now realise i think that the OP is talking about Mindfulness
and or being in a sort of Nirvana.
Don't get an Indian started on these generic spiritual terms. The problem is that these are so subjective, and everybody can use them as per their convenience. Very few actual practical use cases.
Boredom - is generally viewed as a negative emotion so I doubt that the OP has used
I am not talking about chronic boredom. There are broadly two types of people: firstly, those who crave constant dopamine spikes (every spike needs to be higher than the previous) and second, those who shut themselves completely off from the outside. It's the first type I was addressing, obviously. The second type will go into chronic boredom.
Personally whenever I am bored I feel negative and find it hard to motivate myself
to do something constructive.
Everything works in moderation, and I thought it was common knowledge.
it might not make sense but i completely understand what you are saying
these days even if you just had one second to spare there is always to look at or listen to, there is almost no time to just sit with your thoughts and appreciate nature and it might seem corny but in such a time where everything is fast paced appreciation of nature is so helpful to out well being
Thanks for vibing within the same frequency.
Yeah, observing nature is awesome. You will feel much more in tune/connected with surroundings. Great for your over all senses. I am planning to go on a bird-watching trip soon
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I get your point. Even to watch tiktok is contributing to waken boredom. Sometimes we need to relax our brain and let our minds go away from all the things bothering us and just have a solemn moment all by our selves, it helps for the relaxation of our mind, body and soul. Thus, creating such boredom is a way of relaxation but we shouldn't create boredom for a long time because of health issues that might develop if you are keeping that much especially older people.
I could not agree more.
Want to experience the boredom, it's pretty simple.
Just delete all your social media or just logout of all the accounts and disable the notifications for such apps in all your devices and here you go, you will starts to get a feel like nothing is happening.
If you started to deal with after social media then it's time to cut down the streaming apps, Netflix, prime, YouTube, etc that leaves you pretty much stranded.
Good advice. I have tried this many times, and it is like a sour pill to swallow but good for your health. Although combining this strategy with hiking or trekking is another level.
Where I disagreed with Op is that being bored ought to be an involuntary action. It is not something you plan or put in your to-do list. Like, on Tuesdays by 4pm, get bored.
So, we need not think about it or force it to happen, otherwise we could easily push into depression.
So, consciously getting bored can get you in trouble, but unconscious boredom is OK? Not only I disagree, but I want to emphasize that if you are not being forced into boredom, it will always be a conscious decision. Your unconscious is not capable of being bored.
social media and companies want to keep people as over-stimulated as possible to keep their minds busy with the wrong ideas and also with the lowest quality of information
True, all they care about is profit, even if it demolishes the very fabric of humanity. What is scarier is that the government also wants that. They are getting taxes and dumb subjects in return.
What's a fever called?
Nothing. I have got viral fever. I was attending continuous marriage functions (Indian marriage seasons, lol). Thanks for your concerns.
This advice is very skeptical.
I think it is quite logical and practical. Anyway, you should satisfy your skepticism by DYOR. It is always good this way.
One last question, The world we live in, have advance for the better or worst?
I only found one question
in your post, 80% of which is above my comprehension skills. I will answer your question from
my perspective, which is that we are getting better in many fields due to technology.
having a time of boredom is very much unlikely as there is something somehow available to replace such boredom time.
So true, and the funny thing is that it is becoming the new normal. You are following this pattern mindlessly and subconsciously. That is why I think being bored is a right.
Good to know that you are recovering from the fever,
Thanks a lot for your concern, it feels good.
once in awhile I put down every gadget and make myself bored intentionally as it helps my brain and mind reset from stress, after spending hours on the forum reading and entertainment from social media, I make out time and give my brain, body and mind the chance to reflect, wander and recharge,
I am also doing it, and it feels great afterward. Rest will also make your neural connections stronger, which will eventually make you good at things that matter.
it makes one to remain idle doing nothing and at this stage, there's nothing coming to mind on a constructive manner than being depressed with thinking, which we also know not to be a good sign for our health, we may take some time to rest, to on holidays and have fun, all these are more better than having boredomness.
Well, I am not saying that boredom will earn you money NO obviously you have to work for it. Have you ever tried meditation? In the initial stages, you have to be bored. Just observe the thoughts no matter what the nature of your thoughts is (this is common knowledge in meditation).
