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Why Boredom Is Good for Your Brain — And What Constant Phone Use Takes Away

July 5, 2026June 28, 2026 by JOSHUA LINN
A person sitting alone on a park bench at golden hour, phone face-down beside them, looking thoughtfully at a distant horizon

Science shows that boredom activates your brain’s creativity network. But constant phone use never lets you reach that state. Here’s how to get it back.

Categories Digital Addiction Awareness Tags boredom, creativity, default mode network, digital detox, neuroscience, phone addiction, screen time
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