Why Do We Yawn When We’re Bored or Tired?

Yawning is like a brain reboot. When we're tired or bored, our brains feel sleepy, and yawning helps wake them up by bringing in more oxygen. Imagine your brain is a robot that needs a little power boost, a yawn gives it the kick it needs to stay alert.

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Examples

  1. Your friend yawns during a long car ride and suddenly you feel like yawning too.
  2. You’re sitting in class and the teacher is talking slowly, you yawn just because it feels right.
  3. After watching your sibling yawn three times, you start yawning even though you're not tired.

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