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Embrace Boredom: New Trend Boosts Creativity and Focus

1/1/2026

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A new social media trend encourages young people to embrace boredom to reclaim attention spans by posting videos of doing nothing.
Sean Panjsheeri, a student, says he felt energized after a six-minute boredom challenge.
Morgan Starr-Riestis, an expert, says boredom can foster creativity and introspection.
James Danckert, a psychology researcher, warns boredom may signal a lack of purpose and recommends constructive coping such as hobbies or reading.

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Story summary

A new social media trend encourages young people to embrace boredom to reclaim attention spans by posting videos of doing nothing.
Sean Panjsheeri, a student, says he felt energized after a six-minute boredom challenge.
Morgan Starr-Riestis, an expert, says boredom can foster creativity and introspection.
James Danckert, a psychology researcher, warns boredom may signal a lack of purpose and recommends constructive coping such as hobbies or reading.