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Walk without distractions. Let your mind and body wander, you might find yourself again. #TEDTalks

If you want to get offline and [re]connect with yourself, try taking a boredom walk. In this first episode of our brand new TED original series — where we share tips from TED speakers to help you touch base with yourself and your community — @NPR TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi explains how walking…

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If you want to get offline and [re]connect with yourself, try taking a boredom walk. In this first episode of our brand new TED original series — where we share tips from TED speakers to help you touch base with yourself and your community — @NPR TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi explains how walking without distractions can let your mind and your body wander to new places and maybe help you find your way back to yourself again.

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  1. @railzip

    August 22, 2025 at 12:08 pm

    The headphones piece is tough. I’m often listening to instrumental type genres. I find it helps me think.

    • @CalmWatersLiving

      August 22, 2025 at 2:54 pm

      Do both. Own your time.

  2. @arcchitchavan4869

    August 22, 2025 at 12:11 pm

    So basically we are supposed to feel all our senses and let our mind drift through thoughts like day dreaming or so?

    • @thebhikumhatre

      August 22, 2025 at 11:18 pm

      It’s like meditation where we are not focusing on something just walking with thoughts.

  3. @TheBestLifeMindsetWithShelly

    August 22, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    So true 🙌 When we let ourselves get bored, the brain switches into default mode—where creativity, clarity, and even life direction come alive. ✨🩷

  4. @JaiRam-o3x

    August 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    🤸🏽‍♀️👌🏽🙏🏽🕉️🙂‍↕️

  5. @viciouscircle7802

    August 22, 2025 at 1:40 pm

    What if you get anxiety outside so its never boring? 😂

  6. @imenakalisa7718

    August 22, 2025 at 1:48 pm

    Thank u sir couse on me I use to work at night but with headphones 😢so I’m going to not put on headphones 😂thank u

  7. @fairygodmomma2313

    August 22, 2025 at 2:13 pm

    Hahahahah this is great! Thank you 🎉

  8. @CalmWatersLiving

    August 22, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    Wow, someone else is explaining what I refer to as moving meditation.
    All too often, people believe meditation is a stationary process when instead it is a removal of external distractions. For me, this happens when driving alone with no radio or when showering, especially in the morning.
    Make personal time quiet time and use pen and paper to record and own your mind.

    • @sandraauld803

      August 23, 2025 at 8:23 pm

      Swimming lengths is great meditation space

  9. @melw5880

    August 22, 2025 at 6:10 pm

    Well stated. I walk 35 to 45 miles weekly. In Seattle, the terrain is hilly. Walking uphill creates a great sense of burning exertion.

    I also walk at a rapid rate. In less than 90 days, I’ll be turning 65 years old. No one can keep up with me.

    I challenge anyone to try walking. During these sessions, I am able to solve lots of problems and find alternate perspectives.

  10. @theenlightenedone1283

    August 22, 2025 at 9:05 pm

    The promised Messiah a.s. also preferred to walk in the morning + giving a lecture too with it ❤

  11. @bellaandrade5542

    August 23, 2025 at 2:21 am

    This is the first time i hear about ‘default mode’ and I’m suspicious. I’ve heard of boredom being useful but not ‘default mode’

  12. @siva-ok9qk

    August 23, 2025 at 6:47 am

    Where can I learn more about this?

  13. @alexharvey9721

    August 23, 2025 at 8:25 pm

    Typical baby boomer… Haven’t had time to feel bored in 15 years and need to reduce mind wandering 😂 Great advice though and I definitely need to walk more!

    Research also shows polins etc in forests can trigger mechanisms in your body to improve mental & physical health, particularly immune response and depression.

  14. @TeganBurns

    August 23, 2025 at 11:49 pm

    This is clearly for people who have the privilege of having too much time on their hands 🙄

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