Without further ado, here’s another edition of the series.
I have a consistent feeling of boredom no matter how often I take walks or read.
I fear that my boredom will affect [my kids] in a negative way.
I dont know what to do to enhance my mood.
Boredom can mean a few things, depending on how it presents and persists in your life.
For others, a chronic disengagement of attention could be a symptom of a larger depressive pattern.
Understanding the root of your persistent boredom will help you manage it most effectively.
How a parent’s boredom might affect their children.
How do you take care of yourself during or after feeling bored?
Do you judge yourself negatively for your boredom?
Do you find it hard to find meaning from what’s in front of you?
Disengagement from your own emotions can also make it hard to connect with the emotions of your child.
How to cope with feelings of boredom.
When you do become stuck, boredom can be exhausting and frustrating.
Ask yourself:
Journaling is another great exercise for reconnecting to or finding new inspiration.
Then, get in touch with all the things that you’re not doing and want to do.
Start looking for opportunities toincorporate small steps toward some of those things.
Journaling can also be a useful exercise to offer yourselfwords of affirmationand compassion.
Bottom line.
It may be time to try new things and even allow them tonotwork.
You won’t know if something is a good fit unless you give it a good shot at success.
Lastly, remember that no feeling lasts forever.