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Dec 2022
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#410 When Boredom Strikes

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
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When Boredom Strikes

Boredom is a problem that many of us face. Because when we feel bored, we often look for things that remove that feeling, yet sometimes our choices that remove our boredom come with negative (even dire) consequences. Explore healthy ways to address our boredom and live a healthy life.

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************* 🎼 Music: By Kevin MacLeod *************

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