6 scientific benefits of being bored

Klearchos Kapoutsis/flickrBeing bored isn't always a bad thing."I'm bored!"

Never will you hear more exasperation in a child's voice than when they utter these words.

When we were kids, the very thought of being bored seemed insufferable.

But now, as adults, we've got so much going on in our lives - so many distractions, responsibilities, and technology at our fingertips to amuse ourselves with - that boredom just doesn't seem like an option anymore.

Unfortunately for us grownups, research suggests that we could be missing out on a lot by not being bored.

Here's why it's a good idea to unplug and get back to boredom for a while: