07/09/2026
We often feel stressed because we’re trying to rush through our current tasks to get to the "next thing."
Intentionally bringing active attention to the present chore can help. It transforms it from an annoying obstacle into a conscious choice, even if it’s something we don’t want to have to do. This might apply to routine work, a boring meeting or a household chore, for example.
Give it a go and see what you notice!
This is based on the idea that resistance to a chore creates more suffering than the chore itself. When you stop treating an activity as an obstacle standing between you and the “next thing” and instead bring your full, intentional presence to the act, the feeling of dread/boredom can dissolve.
Bringing full, deliberate presence to an activity engages the brain's executive functioning, effectively turning off the default mode network (DMN): the brain region responsible for mind-wandering, boredom, and complaining.
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