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Apr 2024
6m 28s

Maybe You're Just Bored

MICHAEL NEILL
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This week, Michael shares a somewhat controversial insight into the driving force behind emotional drama and excessive busy-ness in our lives. (Spoiler alert - it might be something to do with boredom! :-)

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