The Value of Doing Nothing in a Hyperproductive World
“Allow yourself to be bored a little. In our world full of distractions, create some space for nothingness.” ~Unknown My roommate sat in the kitchen, eating his late home-cooked dinner, and commented with a half-mocking smile, “Ah, you’re still living.” The words hung in the air, awkwardly playful but sharp enough to sting.
They echoed something larger: the subtle judgment that creeps into our culture of relentless productivity. Confusion bubbled up inside me, followed quickly by shame.
My cheeks turned red. I had spent most of this sunny Saturday alone in my room—reading books, listening to music, writing a little, and, to be honest, staring out the window, feeling restless. “What do you do all day?” he asked, genuinely curious.
Yes, what I felt was definitely shame. In a world that glorifies busyness, I often feel like a criminal for spending an entire day at home, or for strolling through the city without real plans.
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