What To Do When You Get Bored

I am a workaholic. I am just beginning to embrace this part of myself.

Admitting it is half the problem and trying to balance my life in spite of it is the other half.

I am a workaholic for several reasons:

1) I enjoy my work. I am madly in love with writing and talking and creating new ideas and exploring things more deeply.

But to be honest….

2) I hate boredom. No seriously, it is the most depressing experience to have. When I am bored, it’s as if time has stood still and I am the only concept and person alive. Perhaps you can relate.

Fortunately, I always find new exciting things to do when boredom creeps its ugly head. But if I wasn’t able to, those moments would drive me crazy. I’ve grown to learn that boredom can also be a reminder that we need to be more alive and more present in the moment. Its a reminder to activate our curiosity and enjoy living. If you hate boredom too, here are some suggestions for what to do when you get B.O.R.E.D.

Be Creative
There is so much that exist in the world but there is so much more to be created. Grab a musical instrument, write a novel, create a website, app, or video game. You can also create ways to make your life more simpler or create gifts or a trip for your family or a date for your partner. The sky is the limit. Get lost in time by being creative.

Outside Play
With the technology we have we stay inside too much. The weather is warming up so go outside and enjoy your world and nature. Take a walk, work out, visit a part of your neighborhood you were unfamiliar with. You can also ride a bike or play some outdoor sports. How about having a picnic in a park or just relaxing on a bench.

Read a Book
I love reading. It takes you to another world. It can also  be a tool for learning stuff you never knew. Head to the bookstore or library and grab something you love. Log onto the internet and download some ebooks or pdfs and let the adventure begin.

Exercise
This is one way to get healthy and to entertain yourself. Yes exercise can be entertaining depending on what you do. I’ve always did exercises that peak my interest such as taking a martial arts class, doing kickboxing, or playing basketball. They are so much fun. The more fun it is for you, the more you will stick to it.

Do Something Helpful
People have so many needs. When we get bored, it can be a reminder to think about others. Perform random acts of kindness, leaving encouraging messages on your friends social media sites, write thank you cards, volunteer. You can also have a conversation with someone who is in need of human contact. Do whatever you can to bring value into someone else’s life.

If you do any of these things, then boredom will not be able to touch you. Speaking of Boredom…. 

So go out and explore the world. Create New Things. Enjoy the people you love.  Learn something new. This is what boredom is calling you to. Heed the Call!

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How do you handle boredom? Leave your response in the comment section below.