Scientists just found out something surprising about being bored at work
Briefly

"Allowing your mind to wander can suddenly connect to two discrete thoughts that superficially don’t look connected. But it’s these disruptive solutions where you pair innovative ideas together that have the 'edge effect.'"
"Our need to keep ourselves occupied and entertained could be costly in more ways than one. An April 2024 survey by Empower found that boredom is a top emotional catalyst for unnecessary spending, triggering unnecessary spending in 25% of respondents."
"When you're trying to solve a thorny issue or have a goal that you've not been pursuing but you've thought about before, it's a good time to get a little bored."
Read at Fast Company
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