Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us

We have all experienced boredom—that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel restless. Whether it be watching a movie that disappoints, a child complaining that “there’s nothing to do,” or an adult zoning out during a meeting—boredom is a universal experience.

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