If you ask the question ‘What did you do in lockdown?’ people are likely to say that they ‘Went on a daily cycle ride’, ‘Learned to bake’ or ‘Took up X’. In reality, many people spent a lot of time bored. But ‘being bored’ isn’t the same as ‘being creative’ or ‘being busy’ — it doesn’t involve doing anything at all. Or does it?
This article explores some psychological perspectives on boredom and considers issues such as the following: What is boredom? What causes boredom? What are the problems with being bored? And does boredom have any advantages?
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