Book 2, Question 44
Why Do We Feel Bored?
Boredom is your brain saying, I want something new to work on. It is a nudge to find something worth doing. So boredom is not bad, it is a signal.
From the book
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More fun facts
- In one study, every student felt bored at some point.
- Researchers found boredom was the most frequent and most intense feeling students had at school.
- Scientists have found five different types of boredom.
- One type, called indifferent boredom, can actually feel calm and relaxing.
- Boredom can help people be more creative.
- A brain scientist compares boredom to pain, because both send a message that something needs to change.
Sources: National Geographic, National Geographic
Questions kids ask
Can being bored be good for me?
Yes. Boredom can push you to try something new and can help you be creative.