We fear boredom — that we might be bored or, even worse, bore others. One example: For a 2014 University of Virginia psychology study, participants gave themselves electrical shocks to avoid sitting alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes. In a similarly themed Quora thread, users discussed what makes people boring. Here are the highlights, so that you can identify the bores in your life and avoid becoming one yourself. Mike Nudelman/Business Insider NOW WATCH: 5 ways to change your bod...
We fear boredom — that we might be bored or, even worse, bore others. One example: For a 2014 University of Virginia psychology study, participants gave themselves electrical shocks to avoid sitting alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes. In a similarly themed Quora thread, users discussed what makes people boring. Here are the highlights, so that you can identify the bores in your life and avoid becoming one yourself. Mike Nudelman/Business Insider NOW WATCH: 5 ways to change your bod...
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