"Leisure is not the same as laziness." What a powerful thought. Active rest has become an integral part of my life as I've learned to transition from flow state to doing nothing and I try to only stay in one or the other for as long as I can. I find we often pick up a "restful" activity like Netflix but never actually fully engage in it, or fully disengage from our work, leaving us in a detrimental state of "half life." I actually just put up my own rendition of this video (how I use rest for creativity) about two weeks ago on my own channel - would love to hear your thoughts on it! I appreciate how you tested the boredom's effectiveness with your storyboarding after. That's a really cool idea. And with the beans, it also goes to show how we can take a slow, repetitive task and make a game out of it! We are human after all - wired to seek out patterns and joy, even in something like counting beans. You've got great energy which I love, man! So happy I found this channel! I really respect your style and outlook on life. Would appreciate if you checked my content out, not for a sub but to share in your knowledge. I think we'd connect well!
I am really surprised your channel hasn’t blown up yet. You’re a great, articulate speaker, not mention editor. The production quality is excellent. Great job! Loved the video. I’m now reading that book and am thinking of doing similar experiments. It also made me ponder how detrimental multitasking can be. Thank you for making this.
when the quarantine started i immediately thought i need to spend 24/7 working on my creative stuff. But as soon as i did that i overworked myself to the point i couldn't come up with anything, as soon as I started taking breaks and let my mind wander i was able to get quality work done.
Exactly, I had a ton of pressure to make more stuff knowing I was going to be stuck at home for a little while. That way of thinking ultimately hurts you. It's all about stepping back time to time
We are all different with different kind of perspectives to life...First thing, what is boredom? Is it same for everyone? Boredom is not 'absence' of activity at all...sometimes you could really feel bored even while doing an activity. Sitting idle while doing nothing, sometimes, could really be a leisure activity for me. So we need to define Boredom first...For me, Boredom is a state of mind where one is unable to concentrate, perhaps. I don't know...
I specifically searched for this topic on UA-cam and found your video to be what I was looking for lol. I also had an idea of trying this. I thought, what benefit could I have using boredom? Because often when I get bored, like during quarantine, I switch what I’m doing. I don’t think I let myself get bored for more than 5 mins. But if I start taking out blocks of time to participate actively in boredom, it could help me with something. You’re right, it could boost creativity. I notice when I do boring tasks like sorting stuff, it feels meditative and stimulates creativity. Very interesting stuff.
Glad you enjoyed this! Honestly I think doing these practices is a good start! But I just finished reading Digital Minimalism, and I think a more productive way might be to pick up a 'high quality leisure' activity, like drawing, or building legos.
Same here. I also noticed I get my most creative ideas when I’m in school or studying. Yet when I’m on my phone during free time I’m not creative at all
To answer your question...If I had a choice to stay curious or be bored, I would just stay curious no matter what. Being bored is just not my thing lol!
What are your thoughts on listening to music or an audiobook when you’re in the car or at work? Is that productive or more of a distraction? Nice animations!
Finally after 1 month a new video uf! For me Reading book get me bored And another thing Black shirt suits you Harshish Be happy and stay safe. Luv u Harshish 😍
You eventually said exactly what I was thinking. "Allowing ourselves 30 minutes a day to do absolutely nothing", I think works better for me than trying to find boring things to do. I admire your commitment and patience in making yourself do those boring things. Would be a challenge for me. Particularly the picking the beans thing. 😫 I would go absolutely crazy.
Hi! I don't understand the difference between the 2nd and 3rd experiments. The second experiment = "doing nothing" and the third one = "doing nothing" + "thinking about your work"? 🤔
As a person who lacks social skill i experienced that 2nd type of boredom all the time because I don't have any friends at school and at work. I really hate it. The best type of boredom for me is watching something's moving. Sitting at the beach watching the waves, watching cars on the road from somewhere comfy, watching cats playing and doing their shenanigans etc. Ok the last one is not boring at all but you get it. The best boring activity is when i can observe things.
Hey hope you are doing well. I want to move to Kenya for maybe a few months in order to train for endurance running. How hard would it be to find a job that would pay enough just for food and some place cheap rent. Thanks
I do find myself sleeping longer during the day but I'm more wide awake at night. This boredom caused me to eat and put on 10lbs its horrible 😢💩 also! Your streets look pretty empty.. over here in Washington you'd never know there was a stay at home order.
haha, trust me, I filmed the streets during the morning time, around 6 pm, the streets are packed too. I know, my workouts have been all over the place cause I'm stuck at home
Stay curious my friends. Or should I say bored? ;)
"Leisure is not the same as laziness." What a powerful thought. Active rest has become an integral part of my life as I've learned to transition from flow state to doing nothing and I try to only stay in one or the other for as long as I can. I find we often pick up a "restful" activity like Netflix but never actually fully engage in it, or fully disengage from our work, leaving us in a detrimental state of "half life." I actually just put up my own rendition of this video (how I use rest for creativity) about two weeks ago on my own channel - would love to hear your thoughts on it!
I appreciate how you tested the boredom's effectiveness with your storyboarding after. That's a really cool idea. And with the beans, it also goes to show how we can take a slow, repetitive task and make a game out of it! We are human after all - wired to seek out patterns and joy, even in something like counting beans. You've got great energy which I love, man! So happy I found this channel!
I really respect your style and outlook on life. Would appreciate if you checked my content out, not for a sub but to share in your knowledge. I think we'd connect well!
I am really surprised your channel hasn’t blown up yet.
You’re a great, articulate speaker, not mention editor. The production quality is excellent. Great job!
Loved the video. I’m now reading that book and am thinking of doing similar experiments.
It also made me ponder how detrimental multitasking can be. Thank you for making this.
Wow thanks! In due time this channel will grow, no doubt. Thanks for watching, means a ton :)
*Wow, you literally put yourself in bored situations...noice bro. Interesting way of seeing things and testing things out*
You know me... Always trying to find weird ways to spark that curiosity
when the quarantine started i immediately thought i need to spend 24/7 working on my creative stuff. But as soon as i did that i overworked myself to the point i couldn't come up with anything, as soon as I started taking breaks and let my mind wander i was able to get quality work done.
Exactly, I had a ton of pressure to make more stuff knowing I was going to be stuck at home for a little while. That way of thinking ultimately hurts you. It's all about stepping back time to time
A great outlook on a problem a LOT of us are dealing with right now!!!
I would agree ;) hahaa
We are all different with different kind of perspectives to life...First thing, what is boredom? Is it same for everyone?
Boredom is not 'absence' of activity at all...sometimes you could really feel bored even while doing an activity. Sitting idle while doing nothing, sometimes, could really be a leisure activity for me. So we need to define Boredom first...For me, Boredom is a state of mind where one is unable to concentrate, perhaps. I don't know...
I totally agree. The angle I took in this video is focused on letting your mind wander and reflect. I see your points :)
I specifically searched for this topic on UA-cam and found your video to be what I was looking for lol. I also had an idea of trying this. I thought, what benefit could I have using boredom? Because often when I get bored, like during quarantine, I switch what I’m doing. I don’t think I let myself get bored for more than 5 mins. But if I start taking out blocks of time to participate actively in boredom, it could help me with something. You’re right, it could boost creativity. I notice when I do boring tasks like sorting stuff, it feels meditative and stimulates creativity. Very interesting stuff.
Glad you enjoyed this! Honestly I think doing these practices is a good start! But I just finished reading Digital Minimalism, and I think a more productive way might be to pick up a 'high quality leisure' activity, like drawing, or building legos.
Curiosity Culture interesting! You could make a video about that and how it follows up w this video. :)
@@gurleen2443 I've been thinking about that actually ;) thanks for the suggestion!
Same here. I also noticed I get my most creative ideas when I’m in school or studying. Yet when I’m on my phone during free time I’m not creative at all
Amazing content! Your script and editing is really top notch, hope you can get the subscribers you deserve :)
Thank you so much! That’s really nice of you to say! :)
This video was amazing!!💯💯 loved it
Suketu! Nice to see your comment, thanks my dude :)
Thank you~ very inspiring))
To answer your question...If I had a choice to stay curious or be bored, I would just stay curious no matter what. Being bored is just not my thing lol!
Haha what if being bored inspires curiosity?
Great video idea and insights
Hey! glad you liked it :)
What are your thoughts on listening to music or an audiobook when you’re in the car or at work? Is that productive or more of a distraction? Nice animations!
Hey!! Honestly I have some of my best thoughts when I listen to a podcast when I drive.
Finally after 1 month a new video uf!
For me Reading book get me bored
And another thing
Black shirt suits you Harshish
Be happy and stay safe.
Luv u Harshish 😍
haha yes! I'm back! :) and thanks for watching !
You eventually said exactly what I was thinking. "Allowing ourselves 30 minutes a day to do absolutely nothing", I think works better for me than trying to find boring things to do. I admire your commitment and patience in making yourself do those boring things. Would be a challenge for me. Particularly the picking the beans thing. 😫 I would go absolutely crazy.
Yeah the moral of the story here: Don't be glued to a screen all day haha. I did those experiments on a Saturday. Living a crazy life over here haha
Really liked the animation and this unique experiment
Hey! Thanks :) Glad you liked it
U deserve more views and subs!!! Also I have a huge crush on u 😂😍
Hi! I don't understand the difference between the 2nd and 3rd experiments. The second experiment = "doing nothing" and the third one = "doing nothing" + "thinking about your work"? 🤔
As a person who lacks social skill i experienced that 2nd type of boredom all the time because I don't have any friends at school and at work.
I really hate it.
The best type of boredom for me is watching something's moving.
Sitting at the beach watching the waves, watching cars on the road from somewhere comfy, watching cats playing and doing their shenanigans etc. Ok the last one is not boring at all but you get it.
The best boring activity is when i can observe things.
That's really well said :) I agree!
Hey hope you are doing well. I want to move to Kenya for maybe a few months in order to train for endurance running. How hard would it be to find a job that would pay enough just for food and some place cheap rent. Thanks
Hey man this video is done very well! I actually just did a video on the same topic, hope your channel continues to grow!
Hey Rahil, I just subscribed to your channel. You're doing great work as well. If you're down, we should connect some time :)
@@CuriosityCulture Thank you man I appreciate the support greatly! Im down to connect, Ill send a message via instagram.
I do find myself sleeping longer during the day but I'm more wide awake at night.
This boredom caused me to eat and put on 10lbs its horrible 😢💩 also! Your streets look pretty empty.. over here in Washington you'd never know there was a stay at home order.
haha, trust me, I filmed the streets during the morning time, around 6 pm, the streets are packed too.
I know, my workouts have been all over the place cause I'm stuck at home
Week 5 of the lockdown: Watching Harshil sort beans
yup. My life is crazy lol