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Podcast: Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent Creatives
Episode: E19. This Episode's Topic Is the Most Exciting Yet: Boredom! Oh, and There's Some Neuroscience, Too
Description: Boredom and neuroscience in one episode? You may be thinking, "I'll give this one a pass," but I promise it's not as meh as it sounds! Boredom can actually be used as a creativity tool - and I have the neuroscience to back it up. You'll hear about what studies have shown in terms of how boredom stimulates creativity, and how to cultivate intentional boredom using several different methods. Then I delve into what the latest neuroscience on creativity shows about why boredom and related brain activities like daydreaming are so essential if you want to cultivate your own...