There’s nothing wrong with a little retail therapy—just be sure to spend your hard-earned dollar wisely by checking out the latest sales. Head to the Washington Post for a totally free and highly ...

If you find yourself doom-scrolling or binge-watching whenever you’re bored, put down the smartphone or remote and read on. It may be tempting to turn to tech when it feels like there’s nothing else ...

In one famous experiment, people were asked to sit quietly for 15 minutes in a room with nothing but their own thoughts. They also had the option to hit a button and give themselves an electric shock.

Boredom. To some parents, it's a four-letter word – synonymous with laziness or a lack of motivation. But to others, it's one of the best things you can provide for your otherwise over-scheduled ...

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 ...

It’s been over six months since gyms first closed, and if you never returned, you’re probably pretty sick of pushups and chipper YouTube workout instructors by now. Maybe you already fell off the ...

With attention spans growing smaller, impatience is increasing. The more you feel stuck in the situation—listening to a co-worker’s weekend escapades, waiting in line for a cup of coffee, sitting in a ...

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