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What does it mean?
Monotony and lack of meaningful engagement cause severe psychological distress.
In plain terms
Being bored and having nothing better to do is mentally painful.
What can you take from it?
Engagement is necessary to avoid mental suffering.

Where it applies

  • isolated confinement
  • lack of stimulation
  • repetitive routine

Putting it to work

  • seek variety
  • find purpose
  • engage mind

Questions to consider

  • What makes time feel like torture to you?
  • How do you cope with idle time?

Another view

Not everyone finds boredom torturous; some use it for reflection.

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