
The Benefits of Boredom
Wasting time is good for you. Plus the bored extravert, the wandering mind, daydreaming, and more.
The Advantages of a Wandering Mind
When our minds drift off task, they are not necessarily wasting time.
Sharing personal information brings people closer together. But how do you know when you’ve gone too far—or when someone else has ulterior motives?
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Attention could be described as a spotlight that focuses your awareness on a particular facet of your environment, or on the thoughts in your head. The ability to pay attention to important things—and to ignore the rest—likely helped early humans survive and evolve.