Ever find yourself packing activities like snacks because the thought of being bored literally terrifies you? You're not alone! In this episode, Evie and Emily explore humanity's complicated relationship with boredom.

Discover how interesting the topic of boredom can be as they unpack why some cultures have mastered the art of doing nothing and reveal how boredom might actually be the secret sauce behind your next creative breakthrough. Plus, discover the difference between "I'm bored" and "I'm having an existential crisis about the meaning of life."

Episode Highlights:

Understanding boredom: What it is and how it works
Negative consequences of boredom
Benefits of boredom
Boredom: Embrace or prevent?
Actionable steps to embrace and prevent boredom

Helpful Links:

Boredom Proneness Scale

Boredom Susceptibility Scale/Sensation Seeking Scale

The Four Q’s

Question:

A common statement about boredom is: “If you are bored, you are boring.” Do you believe this is true?

Quest:

Try one strategy to embrace boredom and one strategy to prevent boredom.

Quality Creativity:

A two-minute dose of boredom

Quote:

“When you pay attention to boredom, it gets unbelievably interesting.”

Jon Kabat-Zin

For additional info, check out our show notes page:

Episode 52: Embracing Boredom

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠