Comments on: Boredom is a Sign of An Unchallenged Mind

By: Mike King

Mike King — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:18:57 +0000

Blue October, the mind is far too complex to say it is ONLY linked or related to one thing so I can’t say that. An unchallenged mind however is exactly what creates boredom. It can be linked to many more things as well but apathetic I don’t personally think is linked to being unchallenged. The emotional centers of the mind are much too deeply associated with life’s experiences and memories to think that the lack of activity is what could cause that or vise versa. Apathy is much more likely the result of past traumatic experiences, hurt or pain previously suffered or some other experience which leads a person to hiding from emotion from fear of pain associated with it.

I’m no psychologist so this is certainly outside my area of expertise, but I do appreciate the comment and hope this makes sense to you. All I can really say is if you are often bored, it is worth examining why, to bring more things into your love to once again bring back more creativity and excitement! Life is a wonderful blessing and no one knows how long their’s will be so you ought to life it with vitality!

By: Blue october

Blue october — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:15:12 +0000

I had an art scholarship offered in 3 grade. I’m less creative than i used to be, but i can still draw and think of some crazy stuff. I’m commonly bored. Is boredom linked to depression? After break-ups i become apathetic and then bored with everything. I don’t think boredom is necessarily a sign of an unchallenged mind, but an apathetic mind.

By: Bunnygotblog

Bunnygotblog — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:45:41 +0000

Hi Mike,
I saw the link to this article on another blog.You have it right on.
I also believe from my own experience, that if a child is taught early on to enjoy learning and activities, he/she will carry this over as an adult.
In my house,there were 3 generations of influence and nurturing.The only downside, I had was the school experience where I didn’t experience enough of a challenge, after changing schools.Things just proceed normally.I continue to love learning.

By: Shaheen Lakhan

Shaheen Lakhan — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:08:30 +0000

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By: Ryan Healy

Ryan Healy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:30:27 +0000

Developing a life-long love for learning is critical. To this day, I read about 25-35 books a year. I log all books I finish reading as a way of keeping score.

Most people, though, are quite different. They get out of high school or college and say, “I’m never going to read another book again!”

Of course, our public school system is not very good at nurturing creativity and teaching kids to love to learn. It does the opposite: it teaches them to hate to learn.

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:34:12 +0000

Hi I am back again to read this post as I was starting my day.

I differ to use ‘boredom as a sign’. Children does not know boredom but rather restless. Activities used as a means to achieve an end, will eventually lose it’s purpose because:

Children learn by process not by goals as their responses to movement and activity are very spontaneous, stimulated rather than motivated and encouraged.

Any activity that engages their attention by movement and sense stimuli shape their intelligence. It builds concentration, develops focus and conquer independence.

I think they only become bored but in the practical sense, they have no idea what that means either. Because the next thing you know, they are dribbling a ball or jumping on the bed like you would on trampoline. These are signs of not boredom, but hidden energies waiting for the opportunities to be used.

By: Mike King

Mike King — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:32:37 +0000

Thanks Evelyn. I think it is just in how you worded it, but Children SHOULD be stimulated for more creative thinking, whether they show signs of increased potential or not.

Children have an amazing ability to expand and any methods to give then new areas to learn and experience is valuable. Arts and Crafts is a great one! Thanks for the added idea!

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:16:17 +0000

It is a great idea to use boredom as a sign. Children can be stimulated for more creative thinking, if they show indications of increased potential. I like to use art & craft to encourage my kids to expand beyond normal boundaries.

By: Mike King

Mike King — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:06:34 +0000

Thanks Annie, I so agree. Those natural learning environments are not even part of our schools anymore the way that everything is set with specific rules, tests and distractions.

Thanks for the comment!

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:08:18 +0000

Glad I arrived here and meet like-minded people who enjoy learning and sharing knowledge.

In urban societies, it is so easy for kids to become bored because the environment, contrary to the idea of progress and development, is actually very much prepared for modern living but takes away natural atmosphere that kids actually enjoy most.

If you come to my site to read my latest post, it is just a vid cus I am spending time with my family on weekends. The vid however is about adults who sing nursery songs, goes to show even rock singers going back to childhood for excitement.

Appreciate the work you put in.