As the saying goes, "An idle mind is the devil's playground." Anyone with too much time on their hands may find themselves in hot water. People who tend to be bored may also be weary or restless ...

Two occupational therapists offer practical insights and strategies for coping with the dangers of impulsivity at this ...

Bored? That's not necessarily a bad thing, experts say. (Ezra Bailey/Getty) At any hour of the day or night, we can be entertained. Simply pick up your phone and there is endless content to consume, ...

The irony is that speed did not begin its life obsessed with velocity at all. The word comes from Old English spēd, which meant success, prosperity, good fortune. To have speed was to fare well, to ...

Boredom represents a universal human experience that affects individuals across all age groups, characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction and lack of interest in current activities or surroundings.

Boredom used to be considered a minor inconvenience, something you experienced during long car rides or tedious meetings before finding something more interesting to do. But emerging research is ...

(CNN) — Thanks to smartphones, all the entertainment and distraction they offer can be in your back pocket or purse, accessible 24/7. That’s why it’s sometimes hard to remember the uncomfortable, mind ...

Teenagers are more bored than they were a decade ago and, while smartphones are contributing to that, they may not be the root cause, experts say. (Getty Images) For 16-year-old Santiago ...

Children have a natural talent for imagination. Even in moments of boredom, their imagination can take them away into daydreams that help pass the time in a flash. But for many adults, falling into a ...

Workplace boredom is a common, stigmatized signal, not a flaw. It indicates a lack of challenge or meaning, often due to role underload or poor job design. Instead of quitting, view it as internal ...