This chapter discusses the causes and triggers of boredom, including routine, repetitiveness, and meaningless tasks. It also examines the prevalence of boredom in workplaces and relationships.
Many Australians have reported a higher level of boredom during the long stretch of isolation brought about by COVID-19. So, if you have felt some boredom, was it good or bad? Psychologists believe they’ve classified several different shades of the beast and not all are bad. So we check out ways to embrace the better versions.