What Causes the ‘Boring’ Feeling When You’re Not Doing Anything?

Imagine you're sitting in a classroom and nothing is happening. You have no toys, no friends, and no snacks, just the boring sound of the clock ticking. That's what boredom feels like for little kids: it's when your brain says, 'I'm not having fun, and I need something exciting!'

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  1. A kid waiting at the park with no friends.
  2. An adult sitting on a bus with nothing to read.
  3. A student stuck in class with no break.

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Categories: Philosophy · Boredom· Psychology· Mind