I like what he said about not trusting boredom. That goes for all emotions, sometimes they're justified and worth acting on and sometimes they're not, but almost everytime they're strong enough to convince us they're right. We need to normalise taking a step back from emotional reactions and questioning if that emotion is rational and worth listening to or not, then deciding what we want to do with that emotion instead of being reactive straight away.
In my younger years, I found being bored a creative time. It was the 60’s and 70’s when I was designing and making wall hangings. Maybe I should call it quiet time. But I was bored, sitting in the car on our way to visit parents on weekends. Same old scenery. No phone to distract me. The creatives juices would eventually start flowing. Ended up being productive and fun….even exciting.
Love this talk Kevin! Most people are literally afraid to get bored these days. I missed boredom and decided to just be bored. Boredom helps sometimes. It may lead us to ponder about our actions and imagine things. Whether helpful or unhelpful is a different case altogether. But, boredom maketh life.
Great talk Kevin! Really like it. This is something I suffer from I get bored really early and give up on things early on. I am going to try the things you said in the video. And if there are any tips or suggestions by anyone please share it. Would love to hear it. 😊
I would dare to say that boredom is the core reason there are so many divorces in the world today. Boredom may well be the source /culprit of the breakdown of marriages. “Something to think about”. Seek peace , pursuit it and maintain it!
Interesting but missed one major point of "boredom" - that is where feeling "familiar" gets confused with feeling bored which causes many severe problems.
@Eleebelle I think to some of us that seems like a strange string of thoughts. Was obedience even in this video? The point seemed to be a root cause analysis of bad behavior, with boredom being a factor. The old phrase "idle hands are the devil's playground" comes to mind.
@@goofballbiscuits3647 well... I somehow agree... it is a huge topic that needs hours of discussion and maybe a lot of work on the field to try to make a change... what have been said is so true... I'm a teacher and I personally experience it every day... this talk managed to push me to think further than: yeah this class is boring... now I want to do something to change it
4:38 perhaps it's just me, but I would probably ask if I really have to choose. I would be happy to get shocked and bored at the same time 😊 Personally I don't see it as a 'boredom vs pain' paradox but more of a 'boredom vs curiousity' paradox.
that statistic about 30% women and 60% men preferring to shock themselves than sit for 15 minutes … hmm… what if they just wanted to get shocked in some study for fun?
As a theology professor, you should have made the distinction between "stillness" and boredom - that would have been very helpful. We live in a society that is always on and the still life - perhaps the boring life - allows for processing, reflection, contemplation and ultimately much better decisions and ideas - you missed the boat
@atenas80525 , It seems Kevin Gary was talking about the subjective component of boredom or an experience that is interpreted as boring. And cautioning how easily it can turn into distraction. As someone who loves stillness and Journaling, I have to say I find these moments quite interesting and often the highlight of my day.
The opener is not a direct correlation. Not liking hall procedures does not equal boredom. I can't give my attention to speakers who communicate like this.
I love that your Tetris joke didn't land because it has nothing to do with the subject you're trying to address. Stop being mean to yourself for enjoying a game that lots of other people also enjoy. That's really elitist, man. Accept that you're not better than the rest of the Tetris players in the world. Make peace with who you really are, dude.
That's the whole point of his talk though. You can replace your boredom with a "distraction" (like Tetris) which everybody does (Social Media nowadays) or you can replace it with something meaningful and fulfilling. Talk to a musician that practices for 6 hours a day. You'll be surprised to know that they're not bored! AND they end up with something quite meaningful.. way more than hours lost on distractions.
I like what he said about not trusting boredom. That goes for all emotions, sometimes they're justified and worth acting on and sometimes they're not, but almost everytime they're strong enough to convince us they're right. We need to normalise taking a step back from emotional reactions and questioning if that emotion is rational and worth listening to or not, then deciding what we want to do with that emotion instead of being reactive straight away.
Meditation helps me a lot to coping with boredom. Mindfulness is the key.
In my younger years, I found being bored a creative time. It was the 60’s and 70’s when I was designing and making wall hangings. Maybe I should call it quiet time. But I was bored, sitting in the car on our way to visit parents on weekends. Same old scenery. No phone to distract me. The creatives juices would eventually start flowing. Ended up being productive and fun….even exciting.
Very well articulated! A bored mind looks for distraction….
reading what the teacher wrote, hearing what the teacher said, it's the same as charging the lamp 🔦 to light your way of life. Thank you, teacher
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You can engage in creative activities like painting,dancing to stimulate your imagination
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Love this talk Kevin!
Most people are literally afraid to get bored these days. I missed boredom and decided to just be bored.
Boredom helps sometimes. It may lead us to ponder about our actions and imagine things. Whether helpful or unhelpful is a different case altogether.
But, boredom maketh life.
Great talk Kevin! Really like it. This is something I suffer from I get bored really early and give up on things early on. I am going to try the things you said in the video. And if there are any tips or suggestions by anyone please share it. Would love to hear it. 😊
super insightful! we need to be constructive with our boredom rather than destructive. turn it into something meaningful!
thank you professor for your valuable concenpts
To combat boredom i like to do something creative or go on a bike ride to clear my mind of the fog
amazing topic and talks.
I would dare to say that boredom is the core reason there are so many divorces in the world today. Boredom may well be the source /culprit of the breakdown of marriages. “Something to think about”. Seek peace , pursuit it and maintain it!
It's not something we "have to learn to deal with" there are many options. I wish I had known more when I was younger
Dedication is the only medicine to avoid Boredom.
Can you please elaborate? What is a real life example of this?
4:43 Was it avoiding boredom or indulging curiosity?
Very good talk
Boredom is an engine of creativity
Huh?
Interesting but missed one major point of "boredom" - that is where feeling "familiar" gets confused with feeling bored which causes many severe problems.
Thank you for this video! 🙂💐
Im JUST bored all the time lately
It led me here
I was momentarily hopeful...
then bored again
Boredom in school is caused by poor curriculum where we do not challenge our students. They are not learning becasue of it!
School shouldn't be boring but rules should be applied and followed... as simple as that...
Huh?
@@kuntamdc Huh? Huh? (Some wording is needed here 😅)
@Eleebelle I think to some of us that seems like a strange string of thoughts. Was obedience even in this video? The point seemed to be a root cause analysis of bad behavior, with boredom being a factor. The old phrase "idle hands are the devil's playground" comes to mind.
@@goofballbiscuits3647 well... I somehow agree... it is a huge topic that needs hours of discussion and maybe a lot of work on the field to try to make a change... what have been said is so true... I'm a teacher and I personally experience it every day... this talk managed to push me to think further than: yeah this class is boring... now I want to do something to change it
Huh？Huh？
Sitting with your thoughts shouldn't be that boring
i love my thought's it's like a wild ride. :D
11:11 interesting relation of topic versus time.
thanks for sharing Dear friend
Great talk!
well done
Interesting, I think I watched this video because I was bored. Something to think about...
4:38 perhaps it's just me, but I would probably ask if I really have to choose. I would be happy to get shocked and bored at the same time 😊
Personally I don't see it as a 'boredom vs pain' paradox but more of a 'boredom vs curiousity' paradox.
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Wondering if I will hear the word "discipline" in this talk
Thank you!Everone to do best abd Menager or teacher❤ to be creative and 😍in higher level and To chose everything best😍🌍
Love boredom when it's gives you a company 🎉
A company?
@@kuntamdc eg apple, Microsoft,Amazon
Idle hands are the devils workshop.
on more than one occasion boredom has gotten me into trouble
Damn 🥺
that statistic about 30% women and 60% men preferring to shock themselves than sit for 15 minutes … hmm… what if they just wanted to get shocked in some study for fun?
😂🎉may the 4th be with you all🎉😂
Hallo you can help me 🥺
Are you sure that a fiveyear old uses words like procedure?
Goll del bicho
As a theology professor, you should have made the distinction between "stillness" and boredom - that would have been very helpful. We live in a society that is always on and the still life - perhaps the boring life - allows for processing, reflection, contemplation and ultimately much better decisions and ideas - you missed the boat
@atenas80525 , It seems Kevin Gary was talking about the subjective component of boredom or an experience that is interpreted as boring. And cautioning how easily it can turn into distraction. As someone who loves stillness and Journaling, I have to say I find these moments quite interesting and often the highlight of my day.
i'm so bored i noticed his shirt collar is too big for his neck...
Tall people problems 😂
I like Ted talks but this one was a bit boring
If you are a teacher of teachers, it is no wonder out educational system is a disaster
Boredom is better that meaninglessness, which was your talk - you have a chance to lead, to show a new way and pretty much spent your time whining
The opener is not a direct correlation. Not liking hall procedures does not equal boredom. I can't give my attention to speakers who communicate like this.
I love that your Tetris joke didn't land because it has nothing to do with the subject you're trying to address. Stop being mean to yourself for enjoying a game that lots of other people also enjoy. That's really elitist, man. Accept that you're not better than the rest of the Tetris players in the world. Make peace with who you really are, dude.
That's the whole point of his talk though. You can replace your boredom with a "distraction" (like Tetris) which everybody does (Social Media nowadays) or you can replace it with something meaningful and fulfilling. Talk to a musician that practices for 6 hours a day. You'll be surprised to know that they're not bored! AND they end up with something quite meaningful.. way more than hours lost on distractions.