Is Boredom Good for Us?

Considerations for Discussion

• According to the article, what are the benefits of boredom?
• Did this writer make a convincing case for her claim? Provide evidence to back up your answer.
• Who do you think was her target audience for this piece?

Considerations for Discussion

• Can you think of a personal example of when something positive resulted from a time when you were bored?
• If accessing technology were not possible, what could you do with your unstructured time at home?
• Is handling and overcoming boredom a necessary skill for a person to possess?