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Does boredom increase creativity

Does boredom increase creativity

Many of us find our sparks of genius when doing benign tasks – like folding the laundry, or when we are unable to be stimulated by digital rings, dings, and pings like in the shower.

Studies propose giving the brain a short break from stimulation and a chance to turn inward via DMN activation because an activated DMN enhances our ability to come up with new ideas.

Boredom activates the DMN areas of our brain. It's a state more likely to induce "seeking" or "approach" behaviors.

Simple routine changes like 

  • showering without listening to the radio or a podcast, 
  • taking a walk without any headphones, or
  • delaying checking social media until later in the day 

could all help give your brain the space it needs to turn inward and activate creativity.

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