Every time you scroll on your phone, you’re negatively impacting the motivational system in your brain. This will consequently make you feel bored more often, and you’ll lack the motivation to make positive changes to your life.
That said, if you manage to read through all of this article, then not only do you experience healthy boredom, but you will also gain some tips on how to gain motivation when you’re bored.
Tanya Heasley is the creator of Anger-Informed Coaching (AIC), a reflective coaching approach that helps people understand and work with anger constructively through emotional awareness, assertive communication, and positive anger. Tanya is autistic and ADHD and has recently completed a PhD exploring anger within educational settings.