How to Not Be Boring, According to a Psychologist Who Researches Boredom

If there’s one thing we avoid, it’s feeling bored. And worse is being boring to others.

Boredom is the state of feeling unhappy or dissatisfied because of a lack of interest or having nothing to do.

Studies found that boredom did have negative consequences, in that people became more negative towards outsiders because it makes them feel better about their own group, and is also associated with aggression.

Feelings of boredom typically led to feelings of nostalgia, with people finding a sense of comfort or interest in reminiscing about the past.

However, boredom has a psychological purpose. It pushes people to search for new things they would find meaningful or valuable, which is a positive outcome.