I am Boredom

Hello, I am Boredom. I am the feeling you get when everything feels slow and nothing seems fun to do. Sometimes I visit when your toys aren't interesting anymore, or when you're waiting for a grown-up and have to be still.

When I'm around, everything might feel a little 'blah.' But then, something amazing can happen. I help you look around and see things in a new way. That empty cardboard box? It could be a race car. Those pillows on the couch? They can become a tall, tall tower. I give your imagination a little nudge to wake it up and find a new game to play. I learned that feeling bored can be the start of a brand new adventure you create all by yourself.

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Formulated c. 1929
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