Lately, I’ve noticed the urge to fill almost every waking moment with stimuli. Whether it’s listening to a podcast while walking, scrolling through Instagram before bed, reading a book, or putting on music while cooking — there’s this constant need to avoid the quiet.

Normally, I enjoy silence, the stillness of simply being in the moment. But sometimes the outside circus takes over and pulls me into its endless plays and entertainments, leaving me disconnected from myself.

Fortunately, I catch it more quickly these days. After about a week my body and mind start to feel anxious and uneasy, and I stop to ask: why? Then I realise — too many distractions, too much noise, and not enough space for boredom.

The thing is, boredom is actually good for us. We don’t need to be stimulated every waking hour. By allowing ourselves to feel bored, we open the door for creativity and fresh ideas to emerge. So now, I sit with my coffee or tea in bed before the day begins, simply being. I walk to work without anything in my ears, noticing the seasons shift around me. I allow myself quiet moments before sleep.

And yes, I still listen to music, scroll through my phone, and enjoy my favourite podcasts — but not all the time. I want to re-learn that I don’t have to be doing something constantly. I want to give my body the chance to relax.

I want to hear the autumn leaves falling. I want to smell the fresh coffee, feel my intuition calling. I want to be present as much as possible — allowing each moment to fully reveal itself.

When was the last time you allowed yourself to feel bored?