Noticing what boredom can look and feel like for different people.
Exploring different ways people try to manage a feeling of boredom.
Seeing how one person's way of coping can affect the people around them.
Thinking about how people communicate when they feel uncomfortable or restless.
Exploring what it might look like when someone's needs are not being met on a long journey.
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are travelling by carriage to the Kingdom of Far Far Away. Donkey asks 'Are we there yet?' over and over. Shrek and Fiona say no each time. Shrek tries mocking Donkey by copying what he says. Donkey does not find this funny. Donkey says he is bored and Shrek tells him to find a way to entertain himself. Donkey entertains himself by making popping noises with his mouth. He keeps going until Shrek yells in frustration.
• What did you notice about how Donkey acted when he was bored?
• How do you think Shrek felt when Donkey kept asking the same question?
• What did you notice Fiona was thinking or feeling?
• What did Donkey do to try to make the time pass quickly?
• Have you ever felt bored waiting for something?
• What do you do when you feel bored?
• What might help someone feel better when a journey feels really long?
• Is there something Donkey or Shrek could have done differently?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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