Free from boredom
You may feel your winter holiday plans fun or colorful, but everyone gets bored sometimes. Learning to do something about it will make you more creative (有创造力的) and help you free yourself from boredom.
Being bored
We all know what it's like to be bored. Time goes slowly, you feel tired, and want to have something fun to do. Boredom makes you feel not connected to what's going on around you. Some people say boredom is your brain (头脑) saying things aren't going well and that you need to do something that makes you happier. Lucy, who is 13, says, "Boredom makes me feel unhappy. I feel alone and want to see my friends."
Can boredom be good for you?
Long car trips, waiting in lines and rainy days may sound (听起来) boring but they are also the right moments to help you get creative, says Dr. Sandi Mann, a writer who studies boredom. She says that finding something fun to do can give people new adventures (冒险) and even new friends. Knowing when you're bored and learning to "unbore" yourself will also help you learn to solve problems and help you better know how you feel about yourself. "Don't be afraid of boredom, let it into your life," says Dr. Sandi Mann.
Make the most of boredom
When you're bored it's easy to choose a fast, easy thing to do, like watching screens, eating sweet food or troubling your brother or sister. However, this only stops the feeling for a short time. Dr. Sandi Mann says it's important to spend your time on some enjoyable and meaningful activities, such as building yourself a special place, making reading or exercise plans for yourself, making up a game or learning something new. You can also ask friends or family to join in. You will keep yourself away from boredom this winter. You might even start a new interest or hobby.
