Research shows that boredom is the emotion that people experience at work more than in any context—with serious consequences for engagement and productivity for individuals and organizations. We ...

Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even the most exciting jobs in the world—astronaut, nuclear engineer, helicopter pilot, virus hunter—can be filled ...

A time management coach explains how being bored at work is a legitimate issue that can sabotage your productivity and your happiness. Sometimes, work feels excruciating. You don’t want to wake up in ...

Do you often feel bored at work or in life? Do you want to feel less bored? If so, what can you do to make that happen? Boredom has a bad rap, but is it really so bad? During the last year, we polled ...

You wake up Monday morning and the thought of going to work feels like walking through quicksand. Your motivation has disappeared somewhere between your weekend and your alarm clock, and every task ...

Are you feeling bored at work these days? Workplace boredom can be as stressful and damaging as overwork—perhaps more so. Sometimes it creates embarrassing situations, as it did for Joel, a mid-level ...

Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even the most exciting jobs in the world — astronaut, nuclear engineer, helicopter pilot, virus hunter — can be ...

Earlier this week, a good friend of mine called while on a “field trip” from the office. Her job description is that of “office administrator,” but today’s “field trip” involved running to the closest ...

If you’ve been having trouble pinpointing exactly why you’re miserable at work, it might be because there is another culprit to your career unhappiness that’s been flying under the radar. You might ...

Have you ever found yourself staring blankly at a computer, or struggling to stay alert during your shift? You're not alone.

I'm bored at work. You're bored at work. Everyone's bored at work. Sometimes. If this is one of those moments and you want to feel even more hopeless ennui, read on! "Boredom is where none of the ...

Of all the motivational problems that people encounter at work, the biggest may simply be getting through the day. Psychologists have a great deal to say about the problem of boredom and offer useful ...