Special Issue: Boredom

Go play outside!

My name is Meghan Kowalski and I'm an outreach librarian working in Washington, DC. Some days I struggle with making content because my brain is tired. I share noteworthy items and idea prompts to, hopefully, help *spark* an idea for your content.

In this special subscriber issue, we’re exploring how you can use boredom in your content. We’re covering:

• An overview of boredom

• 45 ideas to try

• Recommended links and resources to explore

Boredom gets a bad rap. We treat it like a problem to be solved - something to scroll away, stream away, or schedule away. As a content topic, however, boredom is a natural engagement driver. It’s universally relatable - everyone knows the feeling, and that instant recognition is exactly what makes people stop scrolling and start reading.

There’s also a lot of surprising depth here. Boredom sits at the intersection of psychology, creativity, productivity, and pop culture, which means there’s no shortage of angles to explore. It sparks curiosity, invites conversation, and has a way of making people feel seen.

Here are some ways you can try using boredom in your content:

• Record a montage video of all the things you do when you’re bored

• Write a post making the case that boredom is actually good for you

• Create a “boredom playlist” - songs perfect for zoning out and letting your mind wander