If you find yourself doom-scrolling or binge-watching whenever you’re bored, put down the smartphone or remote and read on. It may be tempting to turn to tech when it feels like there’s nothing else ...

Even with endless social media apps, streaming services and shows to binge at our disposal, a sense of ennui is inevitable on any given day. However, when boredom hits, it's an opportunity to get ...

Boredom isn’t just a random state of mind—it’s your brain’s way of telling you that something’s missing. When you’re bored out of your mind, it’s like life has hit pause and you’re stuck in a loop of ...

With attention spans growing smaller, impatience is increasing. The more you feel stuck in the situation—listening to a co-worker’s weekend escapades, waiting in line for a cup of coffee, sitting in a ...

A world of entertainment and information sits at our fingertips. Our phones can quickly fill those quiet and sometimes dull moments. But maybe there are better options. Why do we get bored? How should ...

It’s been your dream to retire for years. After all, your days will be free of alarms, meetings, and commutes. As soon as the ...

Sometimes “I’m bored” means “I’m up for some challenge and excitement, and I want you to make that happen,” but it can also mean, “I have a problem.” First, check in with your child or teenager and ...

Whether employees don’t have enough to do or are unfulfilled in the work they’re doing, their boredom could be lowering morale and costing the company. Low engagement, overall, costs the global ...