Maybe You're Just Bored

What if the reason thinking about money feels stressful has nothing to do with the money? Whether you run a business or work for one, this week Michael shares a misunderstanding of the mind that reveals both the actual source of the stress and some ways to break free. In this epi ... Show More

What if the peace you've been searching for was never somewhere else to find? Come along with Michael on an inner journey to the space within. In this episode: Why every major spiritual tradition turns out to be pointing to the same place The difference between the world of thoug ... Show More

Do you actually believe in your dreams? Join Michael as he unpacks the difference between a dream, a fantasy, and a goal, and the difference that can make in creating your future. In this episode: The real difference between dreams, fantasies, and goals The two things that made a ... Show More

<p>Turns out that diving deep into our own thoughts is something that we don’t really like to do. We find it boring, and we’ll do anything to alleviate boredom, even if it means subjecting ourselves to self-inflicted electric shocks. This, sadly, is not an exaggeration. You’d be ... Show More

<p>Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored — and why — and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there’s an upside to boredom?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for informat ... Show More

<p>Researchers are trying to figure out who gets bored - and why - and what it means for ourselves and the economy. But maybe there's an upside to boredom?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for informat ... Show More

<p>We've all been there: bored in class, bored at work, bored in standstill traffic. But why do we find boredom so unbearable? And, if we hate being bored so much, why do we still take boring jobs? This week on Hidden Brain, we try to answer these questions and more — hopefully, ... Show More

“Boredom” has become something negative. We see it as a condition of our lives that we must change. We search for stimulation and distraction, but by doing that, we are essentially saying that this moment is not enough. The next time you feel bored, pause and examine it. You may ... Show More

Join me this week as I talk through what boredom actually is, whether it’s a problem, and how you can handle it better. Letting boredom just exist in your body can feel extremely uncomfortable, but you’ll be surprised at how much growth and new insights you’ll discover on the oth ... Show More

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More

Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ... Show More

As our busy-ness increases, our down time decreases. Have you lost the ability to just do nothing? Or do you reach for your phone whenever you have time to kill? It's time to lean into the power of boredom!