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Maybe I'm not like all the rest, but I've never used that definition of 'being bored'. To me, it's not about not knowing anything to do, but about not wanting
by enimodas 15y ago
Maybe I'm not like all the rest, but I've never used that definition of 'being bored'.
To me, it's not about not knowing anything to do, but about not wanting to do anything. When I feel bored, I don't want to read, to watch, to listen, or do anything else that requires my attention or effort. I don't think I've ever felt like "today, I want to do something! But sadly I don't know anything to do."
- derekp7 15y agoWhat you're describing sounds more like temporary depression instead of being bored. Actually, I wonder if the state of boredom is actually a form of depression?
- jpeterson 15y agoYea, the author really means creative and motivated people.
- MartinCron 15y agoThat sounds more like depression or ahedonia than "being bored".
- gte910h 15y agoThat's a classic description of depression. Seriously. Talk to your doctor about this and hit the gym/physical activity a bit more, especially if the episodes increase in length or intensity.
- rcfox 15y agoI get this too, generally on weekends when I don't have any obligations. I don't think I would call it depression though. There's no sadness involved. It's more like nothing seems interesting enough to motivate me to action.