Our tolerance for boredom is diminishing quickly. In this age of distraction, it is so easy to fill our boredom with work, activities, and quick entertainment.

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Learn to embrace and discover the benefits of boredom and realize your full potential. We all know what it's like to feel bored--you must be pretty bored if you

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