Boredom is a normal part of being human. However, like pain, it can serve a purpose, often motivating someone to take action. (CNN) — Thanks to smartphones, all the entertainment and distraction they ...

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Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a professor who studies ...

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