Be bored. Do nothing. And let those creative juices marinate.

The next time you feel bored you may want to think twice before reaching for that smart phone or tablet to quell the awkward silence in your head. Sure, we all depend upon these miraculous devices for instantaneous communication, information, organization, and dare we say it, gratification. But filling up your empty time with idle swipes could actually zap you of your creativity.

Check out the following article, and work on getting bored: http://www.inc.com/chris-winfield/is-boredom-the-ultimate-creativity-hack.html