Study: Being bored at work can lead to more creativity

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Study: Being bored at work can lead to generating more ideas
Study: Being bored at work can lead to generating more ideas - Sharrie Williams reports during Action News at 4:30 p.m. on July 2, 2019.

Being bored at work isn't always a bad thing.

Australian researchers found that it can lead some people to generate more ideas.

Those who were oriented toward learning rather than performance, and those who enjoy complex tasks are more likely to turn boredom into opportunity.

And they say a little boredom in summer is also okay for kids, because it can develop their creativity.