Boredom is generally viewed as an unpleasant emotional state. It is characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction, restlessness, and mental fatigue (Eastwood et al., 2012). For a bored person, mental ...

At any hour of the day or night, we can be entertained. Simply pick up your phone and there is endless content to consume, videos to watch, articles to read, apps to download, wormholes to discover.

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a professor who studies ...

Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These types of ...

DALLAS — Today's digital parents are raising their kids In a world filled with scrolling, streaming and screen time. While stimulation itself isn't a bad thing, too much of it can take a toll on young ...

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a professor who studies ...

If you have children, you’ve probably heard them complain about being bored at countless occasions. But, did you know boredom can actually be a good thing? “When we are constantly entertained, it ...

W hen my first child was born, I discovered, as many new parents do, that my love for her was more profound than I could have ...

Boredom is a universally dreaded feeling. Being bored means wanting to be engaged when you can’t. Boredom is a different experience from the idleness of downtime or relaxation. Being bored means ...