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Vidyut Jammwal Urges Young People to Pause and Embrace Boredom
Vidyut Jammwal stood very still and meditated at a Street Fighter event.
He said people should sometimes stop and take a break.
A psychiatrist says that having nothing planned for a little while can give our brains a rest.
It may also help us imagine, explore hobbies, or notice the world around us.
Young people can try short breaks from phones, such as walking without headphones or eating without a screen.
Parents can let children have time to play or figure out what to do themselves.
But boredom does not cure mental-health problems.
If someone keeps feeling very sad, anxious, or withdrawn, those feelings should be taken seriously.
At a Street Fighter event on October 5, Vidyut Jammwal meditated on stage for 15 minutes.
Jammwal urged people to pause rather than constantly run, think, and try to finish tasks.
Psychiatrist Dr Abhinit Kumar says boredom can give the brain a break from constant stimulation.
Unstructured time may leave room for creativity, independent thinking, and self-directed play.
Kumar cautions that boredom is not a treatment for mental-health problems, and persistent symptoms should not be dismissed.
- Who
- Vidyut Jammwal and psychiatrist Dr Abhinit Kumar.
- What
- Jammwal urged people to pause; Kumar explained possible benefits of boredom and low-stimulation time.
- Where
- At a special event for Street Fighter; the location is not specified.
- When
- Jammwal appeared at the event on October 5; the year is not specified.
- Why
- Jammwal encouraged taking a break from constant activity, while Kumar said unstructured time can provide a break from stimulation and make room for reflection and creativity.
Key facts
- Event
- A special event for Street Fighter
- Event date
- October 5; year not specified
- Meditation
- Jammwal stood still on stage for 15 minutes
- Expert
- Dr Abhinit Kumar, Senior Consultant in Psychiatry at ShardaCare - Healthcity
- Suggested low-stimulation activities
- Walking without headphones, eating without a phone, sitting quietly for 10–15 minutes, reading a physical book, spending time outdoors, or having screen-free time before bed
- Important caveat
- Boredom is not a treatment for mental-health disorders
Quotes
Dr Abhinit Kumar
Senior Consultant in Psychiatry at ShardaCare - Healthcity
“Boredom is not a treatment for mental-health disorders, and persistent sadness, anxiety, withdrawal or other concerning symptoms should not be dismissed as simply needing less screen time.”
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“We always see people around us running, doing and thinking that they have to finish this and that. You don’t need to do anything, just pause for some time.”
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