Boredom

There is a class of attributes constantly undervalued in life. One of these, very notably, is boredom. It has always been perceived as the root cause behind procrastination, laziness, disinterest and impassiveness. That last one isn't a word, in case you haven't noticed already. What can I say, I'm bored.

Typically, when observing boredom, or introspecting on the same, we bear a certain bias in that we perceive it in a negative light.

"I'm bored."

Immediately, a fleeting assumption of the person not being sincere or dedicated enough to their current task passes across our mind. Whether or not it actually is the case, that's what we've ended up having boredom symbolize today.

What I've come to realize is that boredom is good. Boredom is the precursor for enthusiasm. Terms and conditions apply.

So what I'm getting at, here, is not a generalization at all. My thoughts are completely in accord with those that consider the majority of boredom as not usually resulting in much productivity. However, in at least a significant percentage of the cases, I believe boredom is simply an alternative form of opportunity.

Boredom is the least perpetual of all human emotions. It is simply the manifestation of tiredness and we all know you can't be tired forever. Even people who tire easily at some point grow tired of being tired, so to speak. Which results in a spark of intense productivity. And success is all about keeping that spark burning till it turns into a flame and eventually you end up with a raging wildfire.

So when someone says "I'm bored" the next time, be an optimist. Consider all that is possible instead of just the clichés. Help them turn that boredom into a spark of awesomeness instead.