Recommended Books
Explore these insightful books about the power of boredom and how it can enhance creativity and well-being.
Bored and Brilliant
by Manoush Zomorodi
How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self
This book offers a fascinating look at how boredom can be a catalyst for original thinking. It includes a seven-day challenge to help you detach from your devices and rediscover the power of mind-wandering.
The Power of Boredom
by Mark A. Hawkins
Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life
Hawkins explores how embracing boredom can transform your life, helping you discover purpose and meaning by allowing your mind the space it needs to process and create.
Digital Minimalism
by Cal Newport
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
Newport makes the case for a minimalist approach to technology use, showing how intentional digital breaks can lead to more meaningful and creative pursuits.
How to Do Nothing
by Jenny Odell
Resisting the Attention Economy
A thoughtful examination of the attention economy and how reclaiming your attention through 'doing nothing' can be a powerful act of resistance that fosters creativity.
Did you know?
J.R.R. Tolkien began writing "The Hobbit" while grading examination papers, a task he found particularly boring. This moment of boredom sparked one of the most beloved fantasy worlds in literature!