The benefits of staying idle

Boredom, surprisingly enough, allows us to recharge and heightens our awareness.

Many clients I work with in therapy often share a common concern: they want to be more productive and disciplined. They feel the urge to do more and be more active. While striving for these goals can be a positive thing, it does make me wonder: Why do they feel the need to be energetic all the time? Shouldn’t there be a leeway to be lazy sometimes? Why do they feel as if sitting idle is something negative?