The Boredom Paradox: Understanding Digital Overstimulation and Creativity
Do you ever become bored anymore? We are constantly surrounded by notifications, apps, and entertainment that has made boredom almost extinct. This short anonymous survey explores how people experience boredom, distraction, and digital fatigue and how these factors affect focus, creativity, and mental clarity. 

It takes 2-3  minutes to complete and it will help me design a solution that reintroduces meaningful boredom as a positive, restorative experience.
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Age Group *
Occupation/Role *
Average Daily Screen Time *
Typical Work/Study Hours per Day *
How frequently do you find yourself checking your phone without a specific reason during work or study sessions? *
When you start feeling bored or mentally tired during work/study, what do you usually do? (Select up to 3) *
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How comfortable are you staying disconnected (no phone, music, or entertainment) for 15 minutes during your work/study time?   *
very uncomfortable
Very comfortable
Rank what you experience most often due to constant connectivity during work/study.
(1 = Most frequent → 5 = Least frequent) *
1️⃣ Most frequent
2️⃣
3️⃣
4️⃣
5️⃣ Least frequent
Lack of focus / easily distracted
Mental fatigue / stress
Reduced creativity or problem-solving
Poor sleep / screen fatigue
Procrastination or lack of motivation
Which of these have you tried to reduce digital fatigue or improve focus?
(Select all that apply) *
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How valuable do you think structured boredom (scheduled no-screen time) could be for improving focus or creativity?   *
Not valuable
Extremely valuable
Rank what would motivate you most to use an app that helps you disconnect intentionally.
(1 = Most motivating → 5 = Least motivating) *
1️⃣ Most motivating
2️⃣
3️⃣
4️⃣
5️⃣ Least motivating
Better focus and attention
Reduced stress / calmer mind
More creativity / new ideas
Better sleep and relaxation
Self-discipline / mindfulness habit

Would you try an app that helps you schedule “intentional boredom sessions" to improve your mental clarity and creativity?

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 (Optional) In response to the previous question, why or why not?  
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