#boredom

#boredom

There’s a unique solidarity that forms among bored middle-aged mothers in clothing stores, reflected in their shared experiences of embarrassment and social expectations.

Without my phone, I begin to feel a bit bored—something I haven't felt since first getting a smartphone to fill every quiet moment with scrolling.

"When people believe emotions are useful, they can regulate their emotions better and have better outcomes. Learning to appreciate boredom can make it feel less painful."

"Instead of looking at their phone or staring off into space, many creators are packing a bag full of crafts, books, and projects and bringing it with them wherever they go."

The perplexing baby-snatchings, reported in the journal Current Biology, suggest that humans aren't the only intelligent species with youngsters that pursue apparently pointless activities that can be destructive to other creatures.

If you're in a relationship, you might catch yourself experiencing a deep sense of boredom that has you clawing at the walls.