Hack the Boredom Code

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Indian national, Neera Maini Srivastav has spent 20 significant years in the field of advertising, publishing and entertainment- building brands, telling stories and penning books, both fiction and non-fiction. Some of them have been included as curriculum in reputed schools and also adapted to theatrical productions. With five works of acclaimed adult fiction & non-fiction to her merit, young The White Crow (introduced as syllabus by a reputed school in Mumbai), The Adventures of the Bubblegum Boy (successfully adapted to a theatre production & introduced in an international school curriculum). I Friend Request Sent from Hanuman, and non-fiction title 150 Brilliant Ideas to Keep Young Minds Fit and Fine on wellness for young adults (showcased at FICCI & now being considered for inclusion in school curriculum) and recently a fiction title Once Upon a Human Time (Foreword by Nobel peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi), Neera seamlessly flows into the world of ideas, constantly reinventing herself.

She continues to lead the Communication/ content industry as both creator and educator, she is equally passionate about integrating spirituality into daily life. expressed through her books/ writing and workshops. Her book, The White Crow was brought out in Braille edition. She is also a certified Mindfulness coach. She lives in Mumbai.

My sincere concern for the well-being of young adults manifested in my earlier book 150 Brilliant Ideas to Keep Young Minds Fit and Fine. The overwhelming response from not just teens and young adults but also the elderly left me humbled and surprised. The basic tenets of holistic well-being: mind, body, spirit-all covered and addressed. But was there something more?

And then, as my awareness sharpened further to bring the mental health challenges of the younger lot to the fore, I wondered about what the sore point really was. And the word came leaping forth: BOREDOM. Not content with just the intuitive nudge, I began to observe the young adults around me, tuning into their conversations. And yes, without a doubt, the one malady that scored the highest (both symptomatic and latent) was 'boredom. While a spiritualist may see some merit in that 'zero' state, the younger adults seem to struggle with transforming it into a more constructive state of mind. Let's face it, we are living in a world with increasing challenges, both mental, physical and emotional. Add to that a state of ennui and you have the perfect recipe for a low life state.

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