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I have distinct memories as a kid of laying on the couch in the summer in my childhood home staring at the ceiling in pure boredom. That hasn’t happened to me in years, or not until I worked in Idaho without service. The pressure of that boredom helped me read books again, and that anxious nothing to do made me productive!! I’m not quite sure how to rechannel, let me know if you have tips, but I’m trying to let myself get bored again and get off the damn phone!!!!!!!!
6d ago
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i feel like i gotta let myself be bored more. i freak out when i have nothing stimulating or nothing to do, but in a society that relies so heavily on productivity and buying stuff, how about i just let myself have nothing to do? and allow the feelings that come with it i guess. half the time im only doing things to show people i do things.
Dec 27, 2024
Lynda Barry’s advice column and her response to this question:
Dear Lynda,
When you get bored, and you're so bored you don't even want to do anything to break up the boredom—it's that creeping, infectious boredom that's kind of like an anger—how do you avoid drinking too much?
Thanks,
Tipsy in Texas
Generally have been thinking a lot about childhood boredom (not the depressive insidious boredom + drudgery of modern adult life that is referred to here), the function of it, and how there’s all these pop psych methods about ~getting in touch with your inner child~ but I think it could also be helpful to just allow yourself to be bored sometimes. Not a cell phone in sight type vibes. Literally watch some mf paint dry. I built worlds from boredom as a child. Summer is the perfect time to be bored.
Boredom > Noticing > Attention > Presence
Jul 4, 2024
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... is such a gift and an art. Letting yourself reach the point of boredom is the more efficient way for your brain to reset and heal. Recently, I spent 2 months exploring the bounds of my free time, free schedule, and free brain space until finally reaching the point of "okay, I could use some structure and rigor again" was the only thing that has genuinely healed me from a traumatic workplace after a merciful layoff. Not rushing into the next thing saved me, especially being able to let my boredom tell me "you're ready to get back to it."
Feb 14, 2025
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I think mountain lions are so cool, just thinking about them right now. If I could have a mountain lion as a companion I so would. They are beautiful creatures, iconic symbols of the American west, which I also love. If I ever saw one in the wild I would be so scared but later I’d think it was cool.
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This is my recommendations and manifestation please please please please please lord hear me please I’m begging please don’t do this to me
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I have always been on selfies and yes it’s kinda embarassing and yes it’s kinda cringe but I think taking photos of ourselves in moments helps you feel like you have moments that are worth documenting AND you look good in them! Also funny factor on selfies is so good. Look at this selfie I took.
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