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Anyone have days when they feel bored but not interested in doing anything? Tired yet restless?

Ever had one of those days? You wake up, tick off your early appointments, conquer your errands, and then... nothing. You’re done, it’s still early, and a peculiar blend of boredom and restlessness washes over you. It's that feeling the Reddit user described perfectly: "Bored but not interested in doing anything? Tired yet restless?" This isn't just a quirky individual experience; it's a surprisingly common psychological state. It's the paradox of having ample time but no discernible desire, a low-energy hum that leaves you feeling adrift. Instead of seeing it as a void, what if we reframed this unscheduled time as an unexpected opportunity? Key Takeaways The "bored-restless" feeling is common and often a sign of a mental transition state or need for novel, low-pressure engagement. Resist the urge to simply "fill time"; focus on mindful engagement, whether active or restful. Small, low-stakes activities...

LPT: Reducing screen time isn’t about quitting your phone, it’s about getting your brain back.

Dealing with being priced out of your hobbies?

Cooked all my meals at home for a month. Honestly it's worth it.

TIL: Someone at the National Health Service in England sent a test email to 840000 colleagues and another replied all, resulting in one of the largest reply all storms. 168 million emails were sent between people and caused the health system to be down for half a day.

LPT: Create a “Do Nothing” task on your to-do list to take intentional breaks without guilt.

What makes you fall in love with life over and over again?

10 Years of Marriage: What I Wish I Knew from the Beginning

TIL That General Hussein Kamel al-Majid and his brother General Saddam Kamel, who were cousins of Saddam Hussein and married to two of his daughters, defected to Jordan in 1995 to work with the West. In 1996 Saddam convinced them to come home as all was forgiven, they were both dead inside 3 days.

Anyone else not eating out anymore?

The moments that fill me the most cost close to nothing

TIL the TV show Scrubs was filmed in the North Hollywood Medical Center, using the entire decommissioned hospital. All of the writers also worked inside it, and it had an editing suite and a sound-studio for post-production. And instead of trailers for the cast, they were given old hospital rooms.