Boredom

Boredom

Question # 1 What does boredom mean, and how does it happen?

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Boredom often occurs when you lack control over or freedom in a particular situation. Examples are when you are on a train without wifi, or when you are being lectured in a lecture hall.

To reduce boredom, avoid situations over which you have no or little control. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201701/how-beat-boredom https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201209/what-is-boredom

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Question # 2 What is good about boredom?

Boredom can help people think creatively.

In a study, participants were given abundant time to complete problem-solving and word-association exercises.

Once all the obvious answers were exhausted, participants gave more and more inventive answers to fend off boredom. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/make-time-for-boredom/524514/

Research shows that boredom encourages people's minds to wander - leading them to more associative and creative ways of thinking.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/6-scientific-benefits-of-being-bored-a6839306.html https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-boredom/ https://theconversation.com/how-kids-can-benefit-from-boredom-65596

Question # 3 What can you do to avoid boredom?

To avoid boredom, define your purpose.

Defining your purpose will help make your life meaningful at any time and place.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201701/how-beat-boredom

To make something boring more interesting, try to create value from the situation - either for yourself and/or for someone else.

Example: If you are waiting in line somewhere, admire the architecture / design of the space, where you are, and/or talk to someone who is also waiting in line.

Adapted from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201012/boredom