Why Childhood Boredom was a Great Teacher of Things Still Relevant in Adult Life

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Why Childhood Boredom was a Great Teacher

Strength in Struggling With Uncomfort

Stronger Attention Span

Valuation of Simple Pleasures

Comfort With Solitude

Self Motivation and Initiative

To a greater extent, Well developed Social Interaction Skills

Innovation on a Minimalistic Scale

Ego Control in Silent Times

Delayed Gratification and Patience

Experimentation as a Problem Solving Approach

Innovation in the Absence of External Stimulation

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Before the world turned into a digital entertainment experience, boredom was a common childhood experience. Children did not have access to screens immediately and thus could not help but make their own fun. The problem of developmental studies proposes that unstructured time enhances the creativity, emotional regulation, and independent thinking. Although the time schedule in today is more organized, the lessons acquired at silent moments are far much more applicable in personal development and long term stability.
 

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