{"id":856,"date":"2026-07-01T08:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/?p=856"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:34:53","slug":"boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"Boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-beaver-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/aburrimiento\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you felt bored? With endless demands on our time, I don\u2019t often get to that state. I\u2019m starting to wonder what I\u2019m missing without the space to daydream and wonder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking some time off work, many people asked me what I was going to do. When I slowed down and asked myself what I wanted to do, I wasn\u2019t sure. I decided to do nothing. I wanted to feel bored and was curious what desires would appear in that space. This sparked research to determine if there are benefits to boredom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain Benefits: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all experienced a great idea that comes to us in the shower. Part of the reason this happens is that our brain gets time to wander a bit. We need this for creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you, like me, feel you are too busy to do nothing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2020\/09\/02\/why-neuroscientists-say-boredom-is-good-for-your-brains-health\/\">neuroscientists say<\/a> that boredom can boost productivity and efficiency. Giving our brain time to exert itself and to rest is key. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/boost-your-brain-with-boredom\">The Mayo Clinic suggests<\/a> that our brains need rest to build memories and apply lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time in this rested state helps us dream of the future and reflect on the past. \u201cSeek a balance between structured activities and intermittent rest time to increase your creative thinking.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=91&amp;v=orQKfIXMiA8&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fclient%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26q%3Dhow%2Bboredome%2Bhelps%2Bthe%2Bbrain%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8&amp;source_ve_path=Mjg2NjMsMzY4NDIsMjg2NjY\">Dr. Arthur Brooks<\/a> reminds us that \u201cbeing bored can lead you to ask big questions,\u201d and \u201cIf you learn to be bored, you may end up happier.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creativity Boost: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw during the peak lockdown of the pandemic that many people used their time and boredom to pursue creative hobbies. An article written by Clare Thorp in May 2020 about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture\/article\/20200522-how-boredom-can-spark-creativity\">creativity and boredom for the BBC<\/a> quotes the Turner Prize-winning sculptor <a href=\"http:\/\/anishkapoor.com\/180\/in-conversation-with-john-tusa-2\">Anish Kapoor:<\/a> \u201cI&#8217;ve learned over the years\u2026 that it\u2019s precisely in those moments when I don\u2019t know what to do, boredom drives one to try.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When my kids were young, they had limited access to screens and would create elaborate paper dolls complete with back stories and a multitude of outfits. They were bored, and their creativity helped them entertain themselves. \u201cBoredom is a &#8216;variety-driving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/emotions\">emotion<\/a>,&#8217; meaning that it primes us to seek out new and different \u2014 therefore creative \u2014 experiences and solutions,\u201d writes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/tracking-wonder\/202206\/the-unexpected-value-boredom-well-being-and-creativity?scrlybrkr=52f68b10\">Jeffery Davis for Psychology Today<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bored Kids: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am usually impressed with what my kids do with their boredom. Sometimes it\u2019s squabbling, but they are building problem-solving skills! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/boredom-isnt-a-bad-thing-for-kids?scrlybrkr=52f68b10\">Suzanne Bouffard writes for PBS Kids<\/a> that it might be helpful to schedule some downtime. \u201cYou can make sure that your kids have a couple afternoons or evenings per week when they don\u2019t have an organized activity.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds counterintuitive, but we seem to naturally fill up our calendars. Sometimes we may need to support the idea-generating time of boredom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s harder for children with ADHD to occupy themselves for long periods of time because their attention and focus are compromised,\u201d clinical psychologist <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/the-benefits-of-boredom\/#be-realistic\">Stephanie Lee reminds us<\/a>. It might be helpful to brainstorm a list of ideas for fun activities, so when boredom strikes, our kids don\u2019t reach for a screen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this research has me intentionally daydreaming. Instead of catching myself and jumping back into my to-do list, I\u2019ve been lounging on the couch for several minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked in on a colleague who was staring out a window and immediately apologized, as if she&#8217;d been caught doing something she shouldn\u2019t. I congratulated her and told her I appreciated the inspiration. She needs a moment of rest. We all do.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/bored-felicita-sala\/5a379a3ff95b69ae?ean=9780823461141&amp;next=t\">Bored<\/a> by Felicita Sala (picture book)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/niksen-embracing-the-dutch-art-of-doing-nothing-olga-mecking\/90182b47d4ef4e9f?ean=9780358395317&amp;next=t\">Niksen<\/a> by Olga Mecking\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/saving-time-discovering-a-life-beyond-productivity-culture-jenny-odell\/b97147cce29f20f2?ean=9780593242728&amp;next=t\">Saving Time<\/a> by Jenny Odell\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/slow-productivity-the-lost-art-of-accomplishment-without-burnout-cal-newport\/8032c5e31c45d50c?ean=9780593544853&amp;next=t\">Slow Productivity<\/a> by Cal Newport\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/when-you-find-the-right-rock-mary-lyn-ray\/c526730fea90f057?ean=9781797214580&amp;next=t\">When You Find the Right Rock<\/a> by Mary Lyn Ray and Felicita Sala (picture book)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/wreck-this-journal-now-in-color-keri-smith\/3747d073448ff8ed?ean=9780143131663&amp;next=t\">Wreck This Journal<\/a> by Smith\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>By Megan McQueen. Spanish translation by <a href=\"https:\/\/irco.org\/ilb\/\">IRCO&#8217;s International Language Bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Megan McQueen is a warmhearted teacher, coach, consultant, and writer. She grounds her work in empathetic education, imparting a strong sense of community and social skills to those with which she works. Megan prioritizes emotional learning and problem solving skills. When not at work, she is most likely playing with her husband, two children, and pup.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn more about the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.health.oregonstate.edu\/opec\"><em>Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and read\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/opec\/\"><em>our blog<\/em><\/a><em>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Read All Posts in English<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you felt bored? With endless demands on our time, I don\u2019t often get to that state. I\u2019m starting to wonder what I\u2019m missing without the space to daydream and wonder. 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