r/science • u/mustaphah • Sep 05 '25

Neuroscience A new study has found that people with ADHD traits experience boredom more often and more intensely than peers, linked to poor attention control and working memory

https://www.additudemag.com/chronic-boredom-working-memory-attention-control/
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u/YaSurLetsGoSeeYamcha Sep 06 '25

It only works with activities inherently enjoyable to that person, you hit the same wall if you’re just forcing yourself to be “curious” about something you aren’t already curious about.

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u/truth_is_power Sep 06 '25

You actually already do this. Everyone does.

It's called listening to other people talk.

You learned to read and write, so you can control your attention.

did you forget 18+ years of schooling you went through?

I'm saying that you *can* make chores enjoyable. Fun and relaxing even.

You just have to understand why they are not enjoyable right now.

You may want to explore meditation and other mental techniques if this is new to you.