Psychiatrist explains benefits of boredom for brain

Psychiatrist Dr Megha Agarwal says boredom is not necessarily a negative state and can benefit the brain.

She advises allowing quiet moments instead of immediately reaching for distractions like phones or scrolling.

An idle mind activates the brain's 'internal housekeeping' mode, where it processes emotions, organizes memories, and connects ideas.

Boredom can help the brain find solutions to problems that seemed difficult earlier.