The benefits of boredom

Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Gold is a precious metal, which means that there is a limited supply in the world. This not only makes it expensive, but also means that it holds a relatively stab ...  Show more

In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober o ...  Show more

Bored out of your bonkerballs with nothing to do? Turns out, being bored can be good for you! A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that periods of boredom are crucial for anyone looking to get their creativity on! Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the Paint Drying World Champion ...  Show more

We need to understand the importance of boredom. A lot of people struggle with boredom. They don't know what to do when they're bored, and yet it's a common problem. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Access WG+ episodes available o ...  Show more

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   When you are bored by a person or situation you might want to make a comment. Today get four new English vocabulary words to describe something that bores you in an interesting way. Learn more about your a ...  Show more

As our busy-ness increases, our down time decreases. Have you lost the ability to just do nothing? Or do you reach for your phone whenever you have time to kill? It's time to lean into the power of boredom!