Boredom Tolerance

What it is

When tolerance for boredom is low, any lull feels like something to escape, and the nearest source of stimulation wins. Research separates this capacity from boredom proneness, the tendency to feel bored readily, and from the conditions that produce boredom, such as attention that cannot settle or an activity that does not feel meaningful.

In effect

In the article on why we get bored, it is the personal side of the story: how long a person can sit with a quiet moment before filling it.

What it does not say

It describes a capacity that varies between people and situations. It does not say boredom is harmful or that it should always be endured.

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