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Why Am I Always Bored? The Psychology Behind Constant Boredom
Why Am I Always Bored?
“I’m bored.”
We have all said it, whether out loud or in our minds, when the world around us discolors to gray and white. As kids, our parents would sarcastically respond with “Go do chores” or “Read a book.” But as adults, we grasp for something to fill the void as the clock ticks and tocks. Constant boredom plagues our modern life.
In our modern society, we are over-stimulated and have little to no reason for constant boredom. Our entertainment options are endless! But a TV or phone screen cannot heal our past trauma or guide us towards our bigger purpose. It only fills the day-to-day gaps that constant boredom leaves.
Addressing the psychology behind constant boredom allows us to understand why we get bored and what we can do to avoid it.
Why Do We Get Bored?
Coping Mechanism
The majority of us have undergone some sort of trauma, from how we grew up to who we grew up with. Some events are so traumatic that our consciousness buries them in the deepest, darkest parts of our hearts. Our emotions remain ignored and forgotten, and in their place, boredom manifests. Boredom becomes a coping mechanism from the harsh feelings we…
