The Importance Of Being Idle
The biggest paradox is that while everyone wants to relax, nobody can really relax. People start to feel bored and stressed out when they go on vacation or while during recreational activities. The truth is that we cannot be left alone with our thoughts.
Being always connected with the world, mostly through our smartphones, is:
- Keeping us out of the present moment.
- Keeping our stress levels above normal.
- Not letting the brain recover and come in ‘neutral’ gear.
If we could just be idle and disengage our brains, we would have many physical and mental benefits.
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