These days, many of us find it hard to tolerate boredom. We're quick to reach for our phones whenever we're at a loose end.
Doing this, though, stops our minds from wandering, which means we don't discover where our minds would take us if we let them roam for a while.
So next time you find yourself reaching for your phone because you're bored, try waiting ten minutes or so before you pick it up.
In freeing your mind from task-focused activity, you allow it space for creativity. Notice what comes into that space.
This is often a time when new ideas, or solutions to underlying problems, can emerge.
Making the time to do this regularly can be incredibly rewarding.
(Please note: this suggestion may not be appropriate for anyone with unresolved trauma. In that instance, listen to your body and don't force anything that deepens anxiety.)