Title:
Bored and brilliant : how spacing out can unlock your most productive and creative self
Author:
Edition:
First edition
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
New York : St. Martins Press, 2017.
©2017
Physical Description:
vii, 192 pages ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781250124951
Abstract:
"Explains the connection between boredom and original thinking, exploring how we can harness boredom's hidden benefits to become our most productive and creative selves without totally abandoning our gadgets in the process. Grounding the book in the neuroscience and cognitive psychology of 'mind wandering' - what our brains do when we're doing nothing at all - Manoush includes practical steps you can take to ease the nonstop busyness and enhance your ability to dream wonder, and gain clarity in your work and life."--Dust jacket flap.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The case for boredom -- What we talk about when we talk about boredom -- Digital overload -- Out of sight -- Making memories -- App addled -- Doing the deep work -- Reclaiming wonder -- Wander away -- You are brilliant.
Language:
English
