The Benefits Of Boredom

Performance

In the modern age, boredom is hard to come by. When we have a moment to pause during a busy day, most of us pull out our phones for some quick entertainment. While it is a natural response to alleviate boredom, research suggests that boredom has a variety of mental health benefits, which we will…

Accepting Anxiety Can Improve Performance

Performance

Let’s face it, anxiety is the worst. It is physical and mental—a relentless combination of muscle tightness, a queasy stomach, racing thoughts, and constant “what-if” questions. Our natural inclination when we feel anxiety is to try to get rid of it. This response makes complete sense. Why wouldn’t we want to get rid of anxiety?…