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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why your brain craves boredom and how to use it for focus

from 5 Minutes to Change Your Life · host Joanne Mallon

Today we're talking about how to focus better, and why a little bit of boredom can actually help us do this.If you find this podcast helpful, you can support it by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne's latest book How to de-stress in five minutes a day: Inspiring ideas to help you unwind every day is published by Summersdale and available in bookshops, libraries and online here: https://amzn.to/49lWnNyJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email [email protected] Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

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