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!