Health & Fitness
Have you ever caught yourself opening Instagram, closing it, then opening it again… all because you were bored? Yeah, me too. In this episode of Mental Wellbeing Discussion with Emily Roy, we talk honestly about boredom — the kind that shows up in quiet afternoons, late nights, or those weird moments when you finally have free time and don’t know what to do with it.
We explore why our brains hate silence, how dopamine and endless scrolling keep us stuck, and what science actually says about boredom and creativity. Research shows that boredom can reset your attention, spark new ideas, and even help your brain relax — if you let it. But most of us don’t. We run straight to our phones, or watch movies like the Pillion on flixtor 2026.
In this conversation, I share personal moments, simple habits that helped me slow down, and gentle ideas you can try the next time restlessness hits. No pressure. No productivity hacks. Just real talk about learning how to sit with yourself again.
This episode is for anyone who feels tired of scrolling, distracted all the time, or secretly missing the calm version of themselves. If you’ve been craving more peace, more focus, or just a better relationship with your own thoughts, this one’s for you.
Let’s talk about boredom — and why it might be the most underrated mental health tool we have.