The Science of Boredom

“I’m bored…I’m bored,” are the sounds of my kids at the end of the summer as we prepare for the school year to begin.

What actually is boredom, and does it have some benefit besides idling our thoughts for a short time?

Science has shown that our brains are actually very active when we feel bored. Read more…

Research suggests that boredom allows the brain to recast the outside world in ways that can be productive and creative.

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