Posts Tagged ‘boredom’

Selective Apathy Frees You to Care More

Photo courtesy of LibbyWhat do you think of this phrase: “The Joy of Apathy”? It sounds like such a clashing contradiction: how can joy, which is associated with happiness and passion, be found in the opposite stoicism of apathy? While joy and apathy certainly aren't the same, they often work together and are complementary, as we’ll see.Every one of us has a capacity to care and be… Continue reading

August 7 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: apathy, balance, boredom, caring, emotion, feeling, focus, health, joy, life, meaning, purpose, thought | 2 comments»

Boredom Can Be Good For You

Being bored will help you be better at what you do

There are a great many books, web sites, and training courses today more or less dedicated to the idea that being bored is a major sin, for which the only cure is to find ways to be busy and productive every waking moment. People who follow this idea are constantly on-the-go — any feelings of boredom quickly smothered with… Continue reading

June 1 2008 | By Adrian | Tagged: active, attention-span, boredom, effectiveness, gtd, personal growth, thinking | 13 comments»

12 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Free Time

Are you happier at your job, or during your free time? Unless you’ve followed the research of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi you would probably be surprised at the actual answer. He conducted studies which recorded peoples current levels of happiness at random points both during work and off-hours.The surprising conclusion? People felt happier on the job, even though they said they would rather be at home.Csikszentmihalyi believes that… Continue reading

December 20 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: boredom, flow, games, hobby, leisure, Productivity | 43 comments»

10 Ways to Conquer Boredom (and Feeling Too Busy)

Boredom and feeling too busy are the same problem. Some people might claim I’m being too ambitious trying to strike down chronic boredom and busyness at the same time. I’d argue that the only way to take them out is simultaneously.The problem stems from how you manage your attention. Both boredom and busyness stem from feeling there is a lack of quality in what is covering… Continue reading

September 10 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: boredom, busy, emotion, frustration, Lifehack, mental, Productivity, stress, time-management | 14 comments»