Boredom is one of those human traits, like appreciating humor or music or ocean views, that we take for granted without ...

Bored? That's not necessarily a bad thing, experts say. (Ezra Bailey/Getty) At any hour of the day or night, we can be entertained. Simply pick up your phone and there is endless content to consume, ...

Long before summer camps were booked months in advance and kids had schedules rivaling adults, summer meant something different. It was a time of empty afternoons, unstructured exploration, and simple ...

Someone announces boredom, and we barely notice. It’s a phrase used so frequently by friends, loved ones, or strangers that it barely registers. What kind of boredom is it? A call for help? An ...

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 ...

As the semester comes to a close, our schedules become busier and our days grow longer. Down time becomes scarce, and we find ourselves yearning for any morsel of relaxation we can get. In so many ...

Boredom is an emotion or signal that lets you know that you are doing something that doesn’t give you satisfaction. Boredom could tell you two things: that you are not fully present and engaged in ...