Why are many people afraid of boredom? Actually, boredom is not the problem; it is an entry point. When a person stops being filled with external information, the brain naturally turns inward, beginning to think about those key issues usually avoided—about goals, choices, and meaning. The reason we instinctively avoid boredom is because this process of "facing ourselves" is uncomfortable; and smartphones and fragmented information conveniently provide a way to escape anytime and anywhere. Over time, what people lose is not time, but the ability to converse with themselves and confirm their direction, which leads to feelings of emptiness and anxiety. Therefore, deliberately reserving time for boredom is giving the brain a space to organize life and rebuild meaning; only by calmly facing ourselves can we be more clear-headed and have a better sense of direction.