ADHD and Boredom

Hello brains! Being stuck at home during a global pandemic, there’s a good chance we’re getting bored…and when we get bored, we don’t always make the best choices. Here’s a simple mindfulness tool that can help.

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Patrick A. LaCount, PhD
Eric Tivers, LCSW
Raffael Boccamazzo, PsyD (“Dr. B”)
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BOOKS:
Mann, S. (2016). The Science of Boredom: Why Boredom is Good. London: Robinson.

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