Why You Shouldn’t Trust Boredom | Kevin H. Gary | TED

Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem.

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[laojace]

Summary: Why we should pay attention to our boredom

1. Boredom tends to be externalised & objectified but it reflects our internal mood state. Boredom should not be trusted.

2. To avoid the pain of boredom, people become avoidant or resignated. Due to a loss of agency and of imagination. We need to protect our bored minds which become primed for distractions.

3. Get strategic about managing our boredom. Name and talk about these strategies.

[mochikokopop]

And guess who did the Arabic subtitles for this video :)
My sister did °•°
So proud of u sis

[pinkpiano]

Who else clicked on this video as a boredom avoidance

[poyitjdr]

I think boredom is the brain’s way of telling us we need a change. It could be a change of perspective. Ex: math is boring to me but the history of it isn’t- now I know the history and math is way more fascinating.

It could be a physical change, like dyeing your hair because you’re bored of your current hair color.

Boredom may also signify that you need to take time for yourself. You might be overworked or burnt out.

I don’t think boredom is the enemy. I think it’s an incredibly useful signifier. Boredom has caused me to branch out and learn new things, try new activities, explore, and form new relationships. If I never got bored, I’d be a boring person.

[Pete_R]

I like a quote from one of the characters in Game of Thrones. He quoted his father as saying, "Boredom shows a lack of inner resources." Personally, I don't get bored.

[betaraja-ajajaja]

In this attention economy keeping content with your boredom is really an asset

[sophiaisabelle]

I've been bored multiple times. Truth is, one of my hobbies is looking up at the ceiling.

[pw.]

That presentation was not boring at all.

[Cackem]

Did it really take him 10 boring long minutes to just say "don't think about being bored"?

[liasherr]

finally, a new video! i was bored a minute before 😁

[JamesVestal-dzqm]

Troubling addictions that are linked to boredom motivated me to find this video.

[nguyenquangminh]

If you can control boredom well, it will be a pretty good state of feeling to have. It’s like a signal that motivate us to change and take some actions to get out of it. If you constantly avoids boredom, you’ll be easily end up with constant distractions. Besides, boredom also gives us time to think about our own problems (which is quite rare nowadays)

[bird]

2:29 Okay, he did NOT have to out me playing tetris while he was saying that..

[arnonil]

I really liked the talk! The speaker spent a good amount of time introducing what boredom is, which I think is an important topic. However, in my humble opinion, it would have been even better if the speaker provided more concrete information instead of leaving us guessing.

[fauxvier]

Kinda proud of myself that the idea of being left to my thoughts for 15 minutes is actually pretty doable and prolly shows how im doing well adapting to age.

[robertandsharon]

A lack of agency and a lack of imagination. Good points.

[Sujal-More]

Thanks A Million for this Video. Great Talk. I got Nice Knowledge and it will help me.

[GingkoBlossom]

Maybe a large part of boredom of our young people is due to the instant gratification of electronics, especially the internet. No need for imagination or delayed gratification. The need to receive stimuli at a slower pace than that which is delivered by artificial sources, for example, a book, or human speech, or a board game versus electronic versions of the same, requires extended focus. And that focus has been diminished by the instant stimulation of electronics. Artificial engagement has largely decreased the need for sustained thought, slow, internal pondering and original imaginings. The young are too easily bored because they have reduced internal resources.

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:03 🚌 *Boredom as a common human experience.*
- Introduction to the speaker's son's first day of school and his reaction to hallway procedures.
- Boredom as a pervasive issue in schools and institutions, leading to disinterest and misbehavior.
01:01 💡 *The complexity of boredom.*
- Examination of boredom as a multifaceted problem.
- The impact of boredom on students in school and its potential consequences.
03:00 🎭 *Boredom as a subjective mood state.*
- Exploration of the subjective nature of boredom and how individuals judge what is boring.
- The paradox of boredom as both objective and subjective.
04:01 ⚙️ *Coping strategies for boredom.*
- Discussion of the two dominant ways people deal with boredom: avoidance and resignation.
- The pain associated with boredom and how it can lead to avoidance behaviors.
05:33 🔄 *The consequences of avoidance and resignation.*
- Examination of the effects of avoidance and resignation in various life situations.
- The loss of imagination and agency when boredom leads to resignation.
07:03 🤝 *Finding a middle way.*
- Personal stories highlighting the need for a balanced approach to boredom.
- The importance of not automatically trusting boredom judgments and protecting attention.
09:03 ✋ *Takeaways for contending with boredom.*
- Three key takeaways: not trusting boredom judgments, protecting attention, and discussing boredom.
- Encouragement to reflect on and manage boredom in order to focus on meaningful aspects of life.

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[mericanmade]

The 2 ways of dealing with boredom: avoiding it (by like going on your phone) or giving in to it and just conforming to it