Fran & Jesus on the Job: Bored with Job – 3

The Christian Working Woman · Aug 12, 2026 · 3m

How do you battle boredom on the job? That's what our friend, Fran, is trying to figure out. After a few years in her job, she just feels unchallenged and—well—bored. And that is affecting her work habits, not to mention her attitude. Maybe you've had the same problem. Last night she talked with her friend, Laura, who is a teacher, and Laura explained on the days she feels bored, she uses a mental gear-shift technique and tells herself to act the role of a great teacher, like an actress on stage. In that way, she motivates herself to do a good job of teaching even on days when she really…