The Beauty of Boredom
Which is the BEST summary of the passage?
Boredom leads to daydreaming. This helps
people to spend an increased amount of
time thinking and reflecting.
What bores you to tears? For me, it's
guided tours, rush-hour traffic, and
instruction manuals. After five minutes,
I'm desperate for something more
exciting. However, recent research
suggests that boredom is a state we
should cultivate, not escape.
Boredom can enhance creative problem-
solving. While people often use technology to
escape boredom, they should take
advantage of it.
In a 2014 British study, participants who
completed boring tasks before tackling a
creative challenge did much better than
People have a growing interest in boredom.
Thousands of people have attended
conferences about boredom.

People spend too much time on their phones.
While people enjoy using their phones, they
would gain more benefits from mind-
expanding walks.