The Neuroscience of Boredom & Habituation: Why Life Feels Dull and How to Fix It

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Have you ever noticed that life, relationships, and work can start feeling dull and uninspiring over time? The truth is, there’s a scientific explanation for this, and it’s rooted in a concept called habituation.

According to neuroscientist Dr. Telby Shered, habituation happens when our brains adapt to things that stay the same. The more routine and repetitive something becomes, the less our brains react to it. Over time, things that once excited us—our relationships,...