Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel restless. Whether it be watching a movie that disappoints, a child complaining that “there’s nothing to do”, or an adult zoning out during a meeting – boredom is a universal experience. Generally defined as difficulty maintaining attention or interest i…

Boredom gets bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

Sunshine Coast (Australia), May 20 (The Conversation) We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel restless. Whether it be watching a movie that disappoints, a child complaining that “there’s nothing to do”, or an adult zoning out during a meeting – boredom is a universal experience.Generally defi…