The meaning of boredom: Properly managing childhood boredom could lead to more fulfilling lives
Izumi Ueharapmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The meaning of boredom: Properly managing childhood boredom could lead to more fulfilling lives
This is why boredom can feel so surprisingly, aggressively unpleasant: we tend to think of it merely as a matter of not being particularly interested in whatever it is we’re doing, but in fact it’s an intense reaction to the deeply uncomfortable experience of confronting your limited control.
Oliver Burkeman • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
What is the importance of boredom in life?
Boredom is like an emotion and it's use in life is similar, it's a flag to be taken into account in the moment and accepted or noticed then acted upon as needed.
It can create positive impact or negative one depending on how you react to the flag and the context surrounding it
It is also somewhat related to
The experience of boredom is contingent. It is culturally, socially, and institutionally produced…Our age features a set of technologies and social conditions that work together to maximize our boredom if we are not constantly diverted from it.
The Sirens Call
Boredom is good, she argues, because it ignites a network in our brains called the “default mode network.” In short, when we daydream, when we stare blankly out the window, when we perform mindless tasks in which our bodies operate on auto-pilot, our minds start making unexpected connections and solving problems. Some of this kind of sub-conscious ... See more
Boredom and Creativity: Is boredom a path to brilliance?
But the more common issue is one of boredom, which often arises without explanation.