You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant

"I have a tendency to space out. A lot. Whether it's staring out the window on Amtrak or pausing at work to fixate on a blank spot on the wall instead of my screen, I often let my mind wander. When I was younger, I would often be derisively called a daydreamer, a space cadet, or just plain distracted. Obviously, one can be too absent-minded, but Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi convincingly makes the case that letting your mind wander is not only essential, but a luxury we shouldn't take for granted in our hyper-connected age."

"Zomorodi is the current host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, but she was also the host of WNYC's Note to Self for many years. In 2015, she did a series of episodes on Note to Self focused on removing digital distractions and the benefits of boredom. Then, in 2017, it became a book. Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self expands on those episodes, bringing in new expert voices, scientific studies, and anecdotes from Zomorodi and her audience from their own digital detox efforts."

Letting the mind wander and daydreaming are valuable cognitive states that foster creativity and productivity. Frequent spacing out during everyday moments often yields reflection and imaginative problem solving. Digital distractions and addictive phone designs reduce opportunities for beneficial mental idleness. Structured efforts to remove digital interruptions and practice boredom can reveal creative potential and improve focus. Expert perspectives, scientific studies, and audience experiences provide evidence that intentional disengagement from devices supports more productive and creative thinking. Cultivating moments of boredom functions as a practical and necessary counterbalance to a hyper-connected environment.

Read at The Verge