According to a dictionary definition, boredom is defined as a “state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.” In the psychological literature, boredom has also been defined as “a state ...

We’re halfway through “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler, and we’ve arrived at a crucial turning point in the plot. The main character, Lauren Olamina, loses her family and home to an arson ...

If you've done the same tasks at the same job for a long time, you've probably experienced job burnout. If you're lucky, it occurs infrequently and can be alleviated by a favorite hobby or pastime.

If we’re to believe everything we see in magazine and TV ads, retirement is a time of leisurely bike rides with your spouse, lunching with friends and exploring hobbies like painting or ceramics, all ...

McClatchy's Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Emotional eating is a common phenomenon where you turn to food to cope with your emotions, such as ...