With all that's known about the benefits of "unstructured" play time and alone time, more so in childhood but neural plasticity is actually lifelong, giving yourself the space to nerd out, zone out on a "pointless" activity or hobby, is like a gift that keeps on giving. The gifts are fresh perspectives, seriously upgraded creativity, and a clearer mind. These are force multipliers that can propel you in other areas of your life that are probably more transactional. This is not to reinforce that there needs to be a reward for doing things you like (there obviously does not!)... But don't think there isn't one either.
Yes yes yes! There is so much that happens in the space of play, rest and “nothingness” that we are TAUGHT to lose sight of. We are better producers when we believe that rest and nerdiness is useless and weak. Well, I refuse to be worked like livestock!
With all that's known about the benefits of "unstructured" play time and alone time, more so in childhood but neural plasticity is actually lifelong, giving yourself the space to nerd out, zone out on a "pointless" activity or hobby, is like a gift that keeps on giving. The gifts are fresh perspectives, seriously upgraded creativity, and a clearer mind. These are force multipliers that can propel you in other areas of your life that are probably more transactional. This is not to reinforce that there needs to be a reward for doing things you like (there obviously does not!)... But don't think there isn't one either.
Yes yes yes! There is so much that happens in the space of play, rest and “nothingness” that we are TAUGHT to lose sight of. We are better producers when we believe that rest and nerdiness is useless and weak. Well, I refuse to be worked like livestock!
Another 10/10!! Your posts are my cocaine xx