Did you know that boredom shouldn't be seen as an "unpleasant, disgusting experience?" According to Peter Toohey, the author of "Boredom: A Lively History," boring situations can be embarrassing but mastering it can have several benefits.

One of the major problem in our world today is having no excuse to be bored. And even though people have access to any sorts of entertainment 24/7, dullness in life remains unavoidable.

Nowadays, boredom is so mundane that even the Bible, which deals with all sorts of emotions, doesn't even mention it. But experts said boredom should not be stigmatized, citing an existing connection between boredom and creativity or productivity, Chicago Tribune noted.

Steve Jobs, who was a big believer of boredom, even suggested that boredom is anything but boring. While author Austin Kleon doesn't mind being bored because it can be a "pampering thing."

"Boredom allows one to indulge in curiosity, and out of curiosity comes everything," Jobs once said. Kleon said, "I think [boredom is] almost a luxurious thing, a decadent thing. To allow yourself to be bored is almost like a pampering thing. I can see a boredom ranch: 'Come here and be bored!'

Realizing that boredom can be a positive experience is quite surprising. But here are 5 reasons why being bored is not always a bad thing, as per Business Insider.

1. Boredom can be significant in having a happy life.

Based on the observations of respected philosopher Bertrand Russell, which was written in his book "The Conquest of Happiness," humans' capacity to endure boredom can be essential on the makings of a happy life.

"A certain power of enduring boredom is therefore essential to a happy life, and is one of the things that ought to be taught to the young," Russell said.

2. Boredom can make you a better person.

According to a team of Irish researchers, boredom can trigger one's pursuit to re-establish feelings of self-worth or self-meaning by engaging in pro-social behaviors such as donating to charity and signing up for blood donations.

3. Boredom can make you more productive.

A recent study helmed by Bar-Ilan University scientists has found that boredom (daydreaming) has a positive effect on task performance. In fact, increasing mind-wandering behavior doesn't harm one's ability to succeed at an appointed task, but rather helps it.

4. Boredom can make you more goal-oriented.

European and American researchers found that boredom can lead people to think more about the future and their future goals. This process is called, "autobiographical planning."

5. Boredom can make you more creative.

Researchers believed that boredom can lead people to some of their most original thoughts. According to British psychologist Sandi Mann, boredom encourages people's minds to wander, leading them to more associative and creative ways of thinking.

Aside from the reasons mentioned above, boredom can also make people realize the things they're missing in life.

"In the absence of boredom, one would remain trapped in unfulfilling situations, and miss out on many emotionally, cognitively, and socially rewarding experiences," philosophy professor Andreas Elpidorou explained. "Boredom is both a warning that we are not doing what we want to be doing and a 'push' that motivates us to switch goals and projects."