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Tackle boredom smartly
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May 01, 2021 14:59 IST
Being bored may not be all that bad after all if you know how to channel it positively
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Being bored may not be all that bad after all if you know how to channel it positively
Just as life was limping back to a semblance of normalcy, the COVID-19 cases in India started spiking. Though we may have the occasional outing, most of us are, by and large, home-bound. As many of our social activities are curtailed, more people are probably experiencing boredom. As psychologists have been studying this condition for decades, what insights can they offer?
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Are you buying more during the pandemic? Boredom could be the reason behind it
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Are you buying more during the pandemic? Boredom could be the reason behind itBy Sydney Ember, New York Times
Last Updated: Feb 20, 2021, 10:36 AM IST
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By limiting social engagements, leisure activities and travel, the pandemic has forced many people to live a more muted life, without the normal deviations from daily monotony. The result is a collective sense of ennui one that is shaping what we do and what we buy, and even how productive we are.
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“Because we’re spending so much time in the home, we’re investing more in the home,” said an analyst. “And the things that we’re investing in are things to keep ourselves busy.”