2021 年 6 月真题（第三套） The Other Side of Boredom 无聊的另一面

Boredom has become trendy.

Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health.

It is found that people are more creative following the completion of a tedious task.

When people are bored, they have an increase in "associative thought" — the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking.

These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet, or daydream.

In our stimulation-rich world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all.

Yet, there are valid reasons boredom may feel so painful.

As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn't being met.

Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging.

Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you.