Boredom is office enemy number one among countless managers and executives looking to build engagement and increase productivity among workers. Few sights are quite as worrying among middle management ...

I’m 66, recently retired and financially secure — but we’re left with no social circle as our kids develop their own lives. How can I avoid boredom without going back to work? Many people retire and ...

Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even the most exciting jobs in the world—astronaut, nuclear engineer, helicopter pilot, virus hunter—can be filled ...

Boredom appears everywhere, as it occurs frequently across groups and cultures. One study followed 3,867 people and asked them about their boredom every half hour for 10 days. People were bored in ...

Solo travel is a truly wonderful thing. It puts you in full control of your itinerary and plans while also letting you step out of the comfort zone to learn more about yourself. For all of the ...

Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression. Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the ...

Puppies, dancing babies, celebrity soundbites: A common go-to salve for a bout of boredom is to swipe through videos on your social media platform of choice. But that habit is likely making your ...