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Boredom Challenge, Day 26Being bored in public without crippling anxiety is a massive brain and relationship builder.Whe...
01/26/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 26

Being bored in public without crippling anxiety is a massive brain and relationship builder.

When we're bored, we are open and receptive, ready to connect to ourselves which helps us connect better with others.

Use strategies like internal story telling, coming up with people's imaginary stories as they walk by or letting your mind wander.

If you give this a try, I'd really love to know how it goes!

Boredom Challenge, Day 25The presence of a powered on smart phone impacts sleep quality and quantity.Experiment with you...
01/26/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 25

The presence of a powered on smart phone impacts sleep quality and quantity.

Experiment with your phone off as you settle into your night of sleep.

If it is effective, pick up an analogue alarm clock tomorrow and consider trying an entire night.

Boredom Challenge, Day 24Activities like this one get relegated to "things we do with children" lists but should be kept...
01/24/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 24

Activities like this one get relegated to "things we do with children" lists but should be kept as options for ourselves.

Do this and really watch the bubbles. Pay attention as they pop.

Imagine your stress being blown away.

Boredom Challenge, Day 23Using what you have to be creative is a super power.We all have some sort of light source and a...
01/24/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 23

Using what you have to be creative is a super power.

We all have some sort of light source and a finger or two so, let's get busy putting these to work as we embrace a few minutes of boredom.

What shapes did you come up with?

Boredom Challenge, Day 22Few things are more boring that mindless, repetitive tasks.So...use them to help you build bore...
01/23/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 22

Few things are more boring that mindless, repetitive tasks.

So...use them to help you build boredom tolerance which will benefit your life in so many ways!

By being comfortable with boredom you're building the ability to be more focused, creative, and open to joy!

Give it a whirl...or 2.

Boredom Challenge, Day 21Altering our focus from one small thing to a larger area is a great practice for getting perspe...
01/21/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 21

Altering our focus from one small thing to a larger area is a great practice for getting perspective.

Boredom tolerance helps us by assuring us that we never have to have an outside source to entertain or soothe us...we've got what we need to get quiet and get some perspective.

We can't have it, however, until we develop it. Let's do that today.

Boredom Challenge, Day 20Our brains and bodies are aware of the constantly updating device in our pockets even when we a...
01/20/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 20

Our brains and bodies are aware of the constantly updating device in our pockets even when we aren't consciously paying attention to it.

For just ten short minutes, power it all the way off and see how it feels.

You may feel anxious at first (or every time) but the simple act of powering your phone all the way off communicates with your nervous system that it can narrow it's focus and let down any hyper vigilance.

Give it a try then give it another one and another one and another one. In this way, you help your self immensely.

Boredom Challenge, Day 19Sometimes we avoid boredom simply because we don't like being with our very own self.Do your se...
01/19/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 19

Sometimes we avoid boredom simply because we don't like being with our very own self.

Do your self a favor and come up with some things you like about yourself.

You just might find that you're someone pretty cool to hang out with.

Boredom Challenge, Day 18We do so many things each day that we never really pay attention to.Use this ten minute practic...
01/18/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 18

We do so many things each day that we never really pay attention to.

Use this ten minute practice to actually notice, maybe even study, the feeling of swallowing.

Do this over and over until you feel aware of your body as a whole.

If you participate, share some of your ideas in the comments below.

Boredom Challenge, Day 17The tasks we undertake that follow periods of boredom are usually accompanied by greater creati...
01/17/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 17

The tasks we undertake that follow periods of boredom are usually accompanied by greater creativity and intention (really! the research bears this out).

Be bored, then write yourself a note.

Notice how this feels.

That's it. That's the whole (really powerful) point.

Boredom Challenge, Day 16Using movement to keep your body in one place without having to think about what actions to mak...
01/16/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 16

Using movement to keep your body in one place without having to think about what actions to make allows your mind to be free to wander.

It is this state of open mindedness that builds all the benefits of boredom.

As much as you can, let your body be on autopilot so your mind can wander wherever it wants to go.

If you participate, share some of your ideas in the comments below.

Boredom Challenge, Day 15Humming is fantastic and 100% accessible tool for greater calm and emotional regulation.When we...
01/15/2026

Boredom Challenge, Day 15

Humming is fantastic and 100% accessible tool for greater calm and emotional regulation.

When we hum our brain actually can't stay stuck on looping anxieties in the way it can when we're silent.

You do NOT have to be able to carry a tune to get these powerful benefits. All you have to do is hum quietly to yourself.

Please give this one a try!

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