131. Why does life feel boring?

131. Why does life feel boring?

We have all had that experience of feeling bored with our everyday life, whereby we look around and our daily experiences have lost some of the colour and excitement. Why is that the case? Psychology can provide some explanations including:

  • A lack of novelty and new experiences
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Overstimulation from our phones and social media
  • Social comparison
  • The benefits of a dopamine detox

We discuss all these reasons and more, as well as what we can do to change that! How can we break out of this boredom cycle and feel like our lives and everyday experiences are meaningful by embracing the beauty of an anti-routine, challenging ourselves to try new things once a week, keeping ourselves open to opportunities (even ones that are scary) or even trying a dopamine detox. Listen now for when life feels boring!

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353. The psychology of perfectionism

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352. How to deal with someone who is ALWAYS the victim

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