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Boredom (无聊) is something that we all have experienced. Its basic meaning is “the state of being bored”. We experience boredom when we have nothing to do like standing at a bus stop and waiting for a bus. And when we do the same task over and over again, we also get bored.
Boredom isn’t good or bad. What matters are the choices that we make. How can boredom be good for us? Just consider boredom as a “time-out” to clear your mind. This time can be used to create reflect, and discover new thoughts and possibilities.
1. It helps inspire creativity (激发创造力).
When you let yourself to be bored, you make your mind wander (游荡) and rest at the same time. Giving your mind a break can inspire creativity.
2. It helps increase self-reflection (自我反思).
Being bored gives your mind a quiet space to think and reflect on your emotions and thoughts. Self-reflection can help you understand yourself better and make improvements.
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Did you know? |
Albert Einstein took a boring desk job to give his brain time and space to come up with new ideas. He called this activity “Creative Boredom”. This let his brain to think over new inventions. |
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Boredom gives us time and energy to pay attention to something different and new. You may discover a new hobby that you’ll enjoy learning. So it can make your boredom interesting!
Learning how to make use of boredom is one way to make sure you never get bored. Boredom can be good for you. When boredom appears, it lets your mind to break for a while. Let it reflect on what it is and what is needed.
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34. When do we get bored? (One example is OK.)
________________________________________35. To make boredom good for us, what can we consider it as?
________________________________________36. Why does the writer mention Einstein’s desk job?
________________________________________37. What can be the subtitle (小标题) of the third advantage?
________________________________________38. According to Chart II, what can we do when we are bored? (One example is OK.)
________________________________________39. Do you think boredom is good or bad? Why?
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