The Incredible Feeling of Doing Absolutely Nothing

The Incredible Feeling of Doing Absolutely Nothing

Over the summer, and during the school year as well, parents seem convinced that their kids need something to do. Or that they should always be doing something- whether that something is an after-school sport or summer camp. However, what about letting them do nothing? What’s so bad about letting our kids get bored? It can be an incredible feeling when you do nothing– no pressure, and no commitment. When was the last time you sat and did nothing? How long did it last? No, we’re not talking about sitting in front of the TV folding socks and t-shirts. We’re not talking about chatting on the phone with your mom. Or the day you sat down to work and ended up reading random blog posts,…