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Episode 1237:
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro.com illuminates the unexpected benefits of boredom in "No Time Wasted: Six Ways Boredom Can Stimulate Productivity." Stack reveals how boredom can be a catalyst for creativity, mindfulness, and productivity, challenging the notion that it's merely a thief of time. By embracing boredom, you can unlock a world of potential, turning idle moments into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/12/no-time-wasted-six-ways-boredom-can-stimulate-productivity/
Quotes to ponder:
"Daydreaming, a common result of boredom, positively affects creativity, planning, and similar mental functions."
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[00:00:00] This is Optimal Work Daily, episode 1237.
[00:00:04] No time wasted.
[00:00:05] Six ways boredom can stimulate productivity.
[00:00:09] Buy Laura Stack of theproductivitypro.com.
[00:00:13] And welcome back to another Monday here on OWD.
[00:00:16] I hope your week's off to a great start so far.
[00:00:18] And I'll keep this intro nice and short for you today as we ease into the week.
[00:00:23] And we'll get right to the her thinking, and boost her output.
[00:01:42] Here's how Boredom can make you more productive.
[00:02:44] thinking. And don't the best ideas always seem to come when you're doing something else?
[00:02:49] That's why many creative people keep a notebook with them at all times, even in the bathroom for those shower epiphanies. 3. Boredom boosts mindfulness. Boredom keeps you focused on the
[00:02:56] present moment, giving you the opportunity to reconsider your thinking process. If nothing
[00:03:01] else arises, take the opportunity to meditate briefly, think at your office, see your manager and ask for something to keep you busy. If you have nothing else to do, see if you can help a coworker with a little of their work. But make him aware you'll have to give it back when your manager assigns you something new, or when an expected task flows down the workflow pipe to you. And six, boredom makes you more likely to take risks.
[00:04:22] Suppose you find you really have nothing to do.
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