For those interested in some of the science behind the idea of “being bored is good”: the google-phrase you are looking for is “default mode network”.

There were (and still are?) bathroom reader books.

My parents leave copies of The New Yorker, Newsweek, and Nat Geo in their bathroom.

When the bowel moves, let the mind move with it, and let nothing else abide.

If you want a third reason, sitting too long gives you piles

I had all my dinosaur books always on the bathroom floor waiting.

This article has clearly forgotten the past.

People would read magazines, newspapers, nearby bottles of things, etc.

The phone part is irrelevant.

WTF, growing up I read and always kept a book or magazine in the restroom. I fail to see the difference.

Another reset tip I've implemented to great success is to drive in complete silence. No music, no podcast, no radio.

This way, I've turned my daily commute into a kind of meditation practice.

At first, you'll think about a million random things, and the 20 minute commute turns into a 40 minute commute mentally. Often you'll zone out and replay argument, write essays in your head. But if you try to relax and concentrate, after a while, you'll start to be more present and notice pedestrians, weird signs, potholes, restaurant you've never paid attention to, different types of overpasses, etc.

Another fun exercise: every once in a while, I flip a coin and if it lands head, I'll allow myself to listen to music, and the music becomes a treat again rather than random background noise! It's great and I've added so many more songs to my playlist because I actually notice them

I have Stiftung Warentest Yearly Editions from 2020 to now there.

My guests stay for ages.

On the other hand, it's the only time I have a few minutes to actually check my phone...