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Vidyut Jammwal Urges Young People to Pause and Embrace Boredom

Vidyut Jammwal Urges Young People to Pause and Embrace Boredom
Vidyut Jammwal asks people to pause at Street Fighter event: Doctor explains why boredom can be good for you · firstpost.com

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If someone keeps feeling very sad, anxious, or withdrawn, those feelings should be taken seriously.

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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