The art of doing nothing

We've forgotten how to be bored. Every spare moment is filled with scrolling, checking, consuming. But boredom is where creativity lives.

The case for idleness

When your mind wanders, it makes unexpected connections. That shower thought, that sudden insight during a walk — these come from unfocused time.

Practical steps

• Schedule empty time
• Leave your phone behind sometimes
• Embrace the discomfort of stillness

It takes practice. But like any skill, it gets easier.