How did you feel on the last day of term? Perhaps you were excited for an upcoming holiday, or grateful because morning lie-ins were now possible. Whatever you felt, you probably weren't bored. However, as the weeks keep going, boredom may come close to you quietly.
Then, what benefits can boredom bring? When you feel bored, your brain is simply struggling to find something that matters. If there's nothing to be found, your mind will begin to "wander" or we can say "daydream". Scientists have found that daydreaming gives your brain the space to solve problems and work through things that are on your mind. You may come up with some wonderful ideas when daydreaming.
Sandi Mann, a senior psychology lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, believes that a slower pace of life and learning to love boredom could not only lead to an explosion of people writing and painting masterpieces but also thinking about "creative solutions" to work problems. "Boredom is one of the most creative forces—there are benefits to doing nothing. Relieve yourself. Embrace boredom and your mind will occupy itself," she says. "You could end up painting or writing a masterpiece. "
Many people find boredom to be an uncomfortable feeling. That's OK—with practice, you can learn to "sit with" that feeling and to use it to find fun and meaningful activities to do. There's a difference between feeling bored from time to time, which we all do, and feeling uninterested in things over a long period. If that happens, you can talk to a trusted adult for help, from whom you may get more advice.
A. In addition, don't confuse boredom with other emotions.
B. Allow yourself to be bored and see it as something good.
C. It can also contribute to imagination, ideas and creativity.
D. Believe it or not, it actually can be good for you to be bored.
E. Learning how to accept and respond to boredom is important.
F. Gradually, you will embrace boredom and become interested in it.
G. Don't turn on the TV or reach for a device at the first sign of boredom.
