Boredom

This also comes from the Walsh Twitter.

Interesting evidence from brain research that 'boredom' marks the start of the creative process, of imagination, of some good stuff... if we can let the 'boredom' happen for a while. We are so afraid of the phrase: "I'm bored". Can't wait. Fix it fast. Boredom is bad.

Wait it out a bit and get to the other side. When kids - and adults - learn that there is good stuff on the other side of 'boredom' they'll be more willing to stick it out. Parents, check out my blog on willpower. We need it when the 'boredom' dragon roars.