You’re bored? That’s interesting!
No, really! Here’s the thing about boredom: there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. In fact, if you think about it, boredom means so many things in so many situations, we can learn a lot if we try to figure out what it’s telling us! Check out our slideshow and brief writing exercise below (about 15 minutes total) to use boredom as a learning tool.
Still bored? Or curious about boredom?
If you feel like a class you’re in doesn’t relate to your major or your interests, try this.
If you feel bored a lot, you might want to try the RAIN Mindfulness Strategy
If you’re feeling philosophical, here’s a New York Times article about learning from boredom.