Figuring out the root cause of our lack of inspiration can help us make better choices in how we spend our time, experts say. By Melinda Wenner Moyer At least once every weekend, one of my kids — ages ...

Boredom isn’t just a random state of mind—it’s your brain’s way of telling you that something’s missing. When you’re bored out of your mind, it’s like life has hit pause and you’re stuck in a loop of ...

That flat, gray feeling where nothing seems interesting or worth doing is one of the most frustrating states you can be in because you know you should care about things, but your brain just won’t ...

Why do we get bored? And what exactly happens to us when we experience boredom? Like joy and anxiety, boredom is a state of mind. Being bored does not mean you’re lazy and it has little to do with ...

Sometimes “I’m bored” means “I’m up for some challenge and excitement, and I want you to make that happen,” but it can also mean, “I have a problem.” First, check in with your child or teenager and ...