4,655,613 views Aug 26, 2025 #Harvard#HarvardBusinessReview#JobBoredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing. For more insights on leadership, success, and workplace well-being, explore Arthur’s new book, “The Happiness Files”, a curated selection of essays from his popular column in The Atlantic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN More by Arthur Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/ Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ / harvard-business-review / hbr / harvardbiz / harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters#HarvardBusinessReview#YourCareer#Career#Job#Work#Business#Harvard#HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.
