Boredom is one of those human traits, like appreciating humor or music or ocean views, that we take for granted without ...

I hate it when people say, “I never get bored.” The other phrase I hate is “If you’re bored, you’re boring.” I work hard to make conversations and situations as interesting for myself as I can. But if ...

Someone just sent me Twenty Things You Should Never Say to a Teacher. Pretty funny. But none of these comes close to the statement that burns me up the most: My child is bored! Several years ago, I ...

Fifty years ago, I rode my Kawasaki from Portola Valley onto campus, usually squeaking into class just on time. While much has changed since then, one thing has remained constant: our humanness. We ...

Welcome to Press Pause. This January, we’re asking: What does self-care look like when it’s not all or nothing? What if we simply pressed pause here and there? I rarely show up on Instagram nowadays, ...

Are you bored, or boring? A question from Oum in Cambodia: When should I use the words bored and boring? Click below to hear the answer: Hello. Thank you for your interesting question about the ...

In 1990, when James Danckert was 18, his older brother Paul crashed his car into a tree. He was pulled from the wreckage with multiple injuries, including head trauma. The recovery proved difficult.

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Have you recently heard someone talk about his or her job with absolute enthusiasm? Their work excites them. It winds them up. They seem to love what they do. And, as they explain how exciting their ...