<p>Why do we crave peace and simplicity, yet panic the moment there’s nothing to do?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Sufferless with a Part-Time Monk</strong>, Tim Tamashiro explores the surprising psychology and brain science behind boredom — and why our modern, over-stimulated lives have made stillness feel uncomfortable, even painful.</p><p>Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and personal stories from life before smartphones, Tim explains how boredom isn’t a flaw or failure of focus, but a vital signal from the brain. It’s the moment your mind is asking to downshift from constant consumption to integration, creativity, and emotional processing.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why boredom feels so uncomfortable in the age of constant stimulation</li><li>How too much input contributes to anxiety, restlessness, and emotional numbness</li><li>What your brain is actually doing when you “do nothing”</li><li>How boredom supports creativity, clarity, and emotional resilience</li><li>A simple, gentle practice to let boredom work <em>for</em> you instead of fighting it</li></ul><p>This episode is for anyone who feels overstimulated, mentally full but unsatisfied, or quietly exhausted by endless scrolling, notifications, and noise.</p><p>You don’t need a dopamine detox or a digital overhaul.</p><p> You need space.</p><p>Because boredom isn’t empty.</p><p> It’s where the mind catches up with your life.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and discover why learning to do nothing might be the most important skill you’ve forgotten.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>