They say variety is the spice of life. Meaning, we need new experiences, challenges and exciting adventures to keep our lives joyful. Sometimes, we can get bogged up in the routine of our lives, that our life becomes just that- a routine. This can lead to boredom, lack of motivation, isolation and even depression. 

“When people are bored,” says one researcher, “they’re disengaged from satisfying activity and more likely to become internally focused in a negative, ruminative cycle.”