boredom & routine

3. The Predictability Trap (Why Repetition Compresses Time)

The brain is a master at efficiency. When an experience is repeated often enough, the brain stops storing the details. The first time you drove to work, you noticed everything - the street names, the trees, the way the morning light spilled across the pavement. But after the hundredth... See more

Trap 3: The Comfort Zone: Stagnation in Routine

While adhering to a routine is paramount, ensuring that our routines don’t morph into comfort zones that ultimately lead to stagnation is equally pivotal. Continuously engaging in the same activities, day after day, without any variation or personal growth, can culminate in feelings of boredom and... See more

Without a structured daily routine, we are often thrown into a state of chaos that can manifest physically and mentally. This lack of structure leads to confusion and disorientation, as we are left to scramble haphazardly to fulfil our responsibilities.

Boredom can be caused by a lack of external stimulation or by internal factors such as a lack of motivation or a sense of purpose. It can arise from routine tasks, repetitive activities, or lack of novelty, which can result in a sense of time dragging or feeling stuck in a monotonous routine