<p>Felt bored recently? Boredom occurs when you’re not interested in what’s happening and your brain isn’t being stimulated. Boredom may seem miserable, but what if being bored is actually a good thing? While our go-to method to deal with it is through technology,  I&apos;ve got lots of better alternatives for you.<br/>.   .   .<br/>To help you, I created a <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2022/08/31/ep-41-benefits-of-boredom'>&quot;I&apos;m Bored Ideas&quot;</a> poster. Get your printable in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2022/08/31/ep-41-benefits-of-boredom'>10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 041</a> show notes on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2022/08/31/ep-41-benefits-of-boredom'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.</p>

042. Crushes + Ships

This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!&nbsp;Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with friends and family, and be mindful with media. More than anything, Stephanie wants girls to know for themselves that they are enough. &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Valdez is the founder and director of Empowerful Girls. She has a degree in Communications and a background in Journalism. Stephanie is certified as a Girl Power Instructor, as well as in Social and Emotional Learning and Youth Mental Health First Aid.&nbsp; She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.