What you can do if you are BORED at WORK

Students interviewed workers and asked them -

What do they do if they get bored at their jobs.

1. Find new work to do. **** ( Many people chose this answer)
2. Eat vanilla wafers. ( I.e.. Have a snack)
3. Listen to music while working.
4. Tell jokes ( but don't disturb or offend others)
5. Think of a better way to do the job.
6. Stretch your muscles and then get back to work.
7. Clean and organize your work area.
* Some people said they DO NOT GET BORED ON THE JOB
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Below are Things to do at Break time or Lunch to get rid of Boredom

1. Go for a walk with a friend.
2. Read a book, newspaper, magazine.
3. Do crossword puzzles.
4. Have a snack.
5. Listen to music.
6. Chat with some other workers on break.
7. Make a phone call.

Activities- Make a poster illustrating strategies to deal with being bored. Discuss the inappropriate was of showing boredom. Have your students conduct a similar interview. Share, compile, publish results.