The most important emotion that helped me to grow JotForm to 3.5 million users
43% of employees are bored.
Millennials are nearly twice as likely to be bored at work than baby boomers.
Meanwhile, we’re busy trying to figure out which we hate more: stress or boredom.
We have this idea that boredom is one of the worst things that can happen to us when it comes to our work.
People develop extensive agendas, reroute their routines, try every little trick in a “How to stay engaged at work” article — any extreme measure to keep themselves from the agony of boredom.
Even companies are afraid of boredom. Many start-ups offer free office beer or ping-pong tables, whatever it takes to keep employees interested in coming to work.
But the truth is: you cannot escape boredom.
If you aren’t embracing your boredom, you’re wasting needles effort on tackling an issue that could actually be an asset to your company.
Let me explain.
Why we experience boredom
Boredom can actually be good for you, especially when you’re trying to grow your business.
