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The Forgotten Skill: How Boredom Is Secretly Saving Our Minds
Once upon a time, boredom was a natural part of daily life. Long bus rides, quiet afternoons, and rainy days meant staring out the window or letting our thoughts drift. There was space to simply be. But in our always-on world, that silence has become rare — and even a little uncomfortable. We treat boredom like a glitch to fix rather than a gift to embrace. Yet, science and experience both suggest the same truth: boredom isn’t our enemy; it’s our hidden ally.
By Nangyal khan3 months ago in Psyche
How Women Manipulate Through Silence
Silence can speak louder than words and sometimes, it’s used as a tool of control. While both men and women use silence to protect themselves or communicate indirectly, women often employ it as a form of emotional strategy. It’s not always intentional or malicious; sometimes, it’s a defense mechanism. But in other cases, silence becomes a subtle form of manipulation designed to shift emotional power, trigger guilt, or make someone chase for attention or validation.
By Zeeshan Ahmad3 months ago in Psyche
What Are The 6 Types Of Anxiety Disorders?
Have you ever experienced that feeling where your chest tightens and it is hard to think or breathe? That is your anxiety working. It is totally normal to feel this way from time to time. It could be before an important work meeting, talking to new people, or just going out by yourself.
By Ankita Dey3 months ago in Psyche
Aurora by Stefano Labbia: Why we need films that tell our hiddens truths
We often think of cinema as spectacle—as grand gestures, sweeping vistas, and technological marvels. And yes, there is a place for that kind of awe. But the truest, most profound power of film doesn't reside in the size of the screen or the scale of the effects. It is found in its extraordinary capacity to reach into the quiet corners of our shared humanity, to articulate the silent struggles we all carry, and to knit us together through the simple, powerful act of storytelling. The magic is in the resonance. It is in the undeniable click of recognition when a story on screen mirrors a piece of the story within our own hearts, making us feel, fundamentally, less isolated.
By Kate Hydeen3 months ago in Psyche
Overcoming Boredom: When The Sparks Go Out . Top Story - October 2025.
No different to how we often associate loneliness with being alone, even though there is a wide contrast between these two different states that a human being can endure. Therefore, boredom (and being really, really bored) is often associated with having "nothing to do" - where boredom is actually a disconnect between who we are and where we want to be at a particular point in time. There is a gap, a void, a yearning of sorts - yet you are in a garden with endless weeds to pull, instead of being in a garden with flowers to observe, water, and enjoy. That is boredom. Dullness. No spark.
By Justine Crowley3 months ago in Psyche
The Fight Between The Night
Ethan, like clockwork, began his performance the moment the sun rose. The coffee machine hissed to life, and the aroma filled his apartment, a familiar cue. He went through the motions of his morning routine with a practiced ease that had taken years to perfect. He showered, shaved, and dressed in a crisp, ironed shirt, presenting a flawless image to the world.
By Elijah Griffin3 months ago in Psyche
