7 sure Ways to Beat Boredom

Can you be extremely busy and still be affected by boredom? Yes, you certainly can, because boredom comes from not having anything to do that gets you truly excited and fills you with joyful anticipation. In other words, boredom happens when you are unable to do the things you really long to do. Boredom is actually a byproduct of feeling discontent and unfulfilled.

It’s the same old breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s the same boring shallow conversations with the same old boring people. The best way to get rid of boredom is to do something you have been putting off or to challenge yourself to do something you have never done before. So here are seven ways you can beat boredom;

1) Take a vacation. A really nice vacation can break up the boredom, and get you feeling all fired up and excited. Vacations are a great idea, and it is extremely beneficial to take them regularly.

2) Complimentary activities. If your work is mostly inactive, then you need to compliment it with some physical activities to balance things out. Take a walk during your lunch break. This will give you a change of scenery in addition to some increased circulation. Go walking with your favorite person after work to unwind and communicate. It doesn’t really matter how you do it, just making time to move your body will help counter act the boredom.

3) Quiet reflection. Everyone, regardless of their lifestyle, should spend some amount of time each day in quiet reflection. For instance, the morning time is a time for high powered thinking. It is a time for feeling peacefully aware.  Learning to quiet our mind while still being alert is extremely restful. Making it a habit to do this for 10-15 minutes a day can have a profound effect on the way you perceive your life and the degree of boredom you experience.

4) Get a hobby. Find something to do that has no connection with the rest of your life. Something you do for one reason only, enjoyment. You don’t need a practical reason for everything you do, practice doing something just because you enjoy it. Hobbies are like vacations from the structured part of your life, so don’t pollute them with ulterior motives. Their purpose is enjoyment, pure and simple. Find something that works for you, and set aside some time to indulge yourself.

5) Day or weekend trips. Big ticket vacations are great, but so are little mini escapes. Even if you love your work, you still need to separate yourself from it on a regular basis. Don’t loose touch with ‘who you are’ away from what you do. A meaningful life is a balanced life. Design periodic days off work and you will accomplish more and keep everyone much happier in the process.

6) Explore new career options. If you don’t really like what you do, explore other options. You have options available that you are probably not even aware of. Do some research in a field that interests you, and don’t be afraid to explore new possibilities. If you discover something that gets you excited, ease into it a little at a time, to see if it’s a good fit. When you have a real grasp on what is required, create a plan that will help you make the transition in a realistic way. You are only limited by your imagination.

7) Learn to view your current activities in a positive way. This one is about attitude. If you are feeling bored or dissatisfied with any aspect of your current life, maybe it’s time to reevaluate. Attitude is a huge part of perception.

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