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SEMH Education's avatar

I love reading your posts. You have a way of explaining things that just makes everything so clear!

I've been trying to explain to colleagues at work recently that children are rarely just bored. There's a deeper meaning (usually!). This post explains exactly that, thank you so much!

As a side note, I often make myself bored when I'm struggling to be creative or solve a problem. I set a timer for around 30 minutes, turn my phone onto aeroplane mode, switch the TV off and sit in silence (or outside in summer). While I'm being 'bored', I let my mind wander around the problem, and I usually come up with at least 2 or 3 potential solutions.

In that instance, I think boredom is almost a superpower!

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Dr. Jane R. Shore's avatar

Wow, I so appreciate this idea of “making yourself bored!” Such a great reframe.

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Dr. Jane R. Shore's avatar

And thank you so much for reading! I am glad that my posts feel clear and SEEN by you! Appreciate you.

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SEMH Education's avatar

Thank you! Appreciate you too! 😊

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