STATEWIDE — Mississippi residents are among the most likely in the country to feel stuck in repetitive daily routines that lead to boredom and increased screen time, according to a new national survey.
The study by Solitaired ranked Mississippi No. 4 in the United States for “boredom loops,” a term researchers used to describe cycles where daily routines feel repetitive and mentally draining.
Researchers surveyed thousands of Americans about how often they feel bored, how repetitive their routines are and how those feelings affect motivation and technology use.
Among Mississippi respondents, 61% said their lives feel repetitive, the third-highest rate in the nation. The survey also found that 65% said repetitive routines are mentally exhausting, while 61% reported feeling less motivated at work when their days feel the same.
Screen use appears closely tied to those feelings. The study found 74% of Mississippi residents scroll on their phones multiple times a day to escape boredom — the highest percentage in the country. Another 84% said they spend more time scrolling or watching television when their days feel repetitive, also ranking third nationally.
Researchers also found 67% of respondents said they tend to procrastinate or disengage when their days feel repetitive, and 35% reported losing track of time once they start scrolling on their phones and feeling worse afterward.
The survey was conducted to better understand how boredom affects everyday routines across the United States. Researchers asked residents in each state about their daily habits, how often they feel bored and what activities they turn to when life feels monotonous.
Responses reflecting boredom-related behaviors were scored on a 0–100 scale, with higher scores indicating stronger patterns of repetitive routines and boredom.
The findings suggest that routine fatigue and digital habits may be reinforcing a cycle for many Americans, particularly in states where residents report feeling stuck in repetitive daily patterns.
