Bored People Die Younger
How to Beat Boredom and Live a Longer, Happier Life
In the 1970s, the then-famous actor George Sanders shocked the world when he killed himself and left a suicide note that explained, “… I am bored.” Killing yourself is a pretty extreme response to being bored, of course, but several studies of late have found a startling connection between chronic boredom and early death… perhaps a literal demonstration of “bored to death.” In one study, researchers conducted initial interviews in the mid-1980s with 7,500 civil servants in the UK. When they returned to update information about 25 years later, they found that people who had said that they were bored in the original screening were nearly 40% more likely to have died than those who found their lives more interesting. The same study revealed that people living with high levels of tedium were 2.5 times more likely to die of heart disease than those who did not. This is certainly an interesting demonstration of the powerful connection between mind and body. Read More
Dr. Jay’s Note: Since boredom is a subjective perception, you have a choice in whether or not to partake in it. It is up to you to add some juice to your daily life & your available options to do this are almost endless.
One of the quickest ways out of boredom is through the service of others - Look for ways that you can give back & make a difference in our world. Practice gratitude for what you have - read ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by by Viktor E. Frankl. Show appreciation for others with kind words & watch how much impact your kindness has on them. Learn to be silent & meditate. Begin a new activity or hobby. Get out into nature often. Listen to uplifting music. Et Cetera, Et Cetera, Et Cetera :)
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