Ghazal Alagh says ‘feeling bored is good for your mental health’, explains why
Ghazal Alagh wrote that she shared the X post about mental health following a conversation with her husband, Varun Alagh, and comedian Tanmay Bhat.
“Feeling bored is good for your mental health,” this is what Ghazal Alagh wrote in her latest X post. She added that the habit of getting bored, even for half an hour, can help one to think creatively. For instance, she mentioned that when people bored, their minds are free to wander, and this can lead to new ideas and solutions. Furthermore, she pointed out that this habit is also important for kids.

“I had an interesting conversation yesterday with Tanmay and Varun where we talked about how we have become ‘human doings’ instead of ‘human beings’. Getting bored for half an hour a day allows you to think creatively, seek solutions to your problems, and find peace,” Ghazal Alagh wrote.
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“This is important for kids as well. They have so much to consume, and ‘just being’ is a foreign concept to them. It's our responsibility to make them learn that boredom is healthy,” she added. The Mamaearth co-founder concluded her post by asking people what they think about getting bored.
Take a look at the viral post here:
The video was posted a few hours ago. Since then, the post has collected nearly 2,500 views. The post has further accumulated nearly 100 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the share.
What did X users share about this post?
“You are the best version of yourself so far. I know that you can do anything that you set your mind to. Girls run the world and you are a prime example of that. You put a lot of effort into caring for others. I appreciate you,” wrote an X user.
Another social media user joined in and added, “Quite innovative”. A third praised with a thumbs up emoticon.
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Ghazal Alagh started her career as a corporate trainer at NIIT Limited. She then founded dietexpert.in, which later ceased its operations. Eventually, she co-founded Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd (Mamaearth) with her husband, Varun Alagh.
What are your thoughts on Ghazal Alagh’s post on mental health?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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