The boredom we all go through
sometimes is one of the most uncomfortable emotions. Boredom accompanies a
profound dissatisfaction in life. The bored person loses interest in everything
and anything around him/her. It is no fun being around a bored person
because he or she is boring. Boredom makes life miserable. It drains away any
joy or happiness in a person. However, it is important to note that boredom is a
choice. You can choose to overcome boredom before it overcomes you. If boredom
overcomes you, you will start feeling stressed out, fatigued, miserable and
burned out. When you are bored, you don’t have any stimulation to do
anything. You feel socially awkward and don’t want to do anything. Idleness a
cause People get bored for various reasons. You may start getting bored when you
lose interest in something. Think about a meeting that is addressing issues that
do not interest you. Or a lecture that is not interesting to you. This can make
you get bored. Idleness can cause boredom. When you just sit around with
nothing to do, you are likely to get bored. That is why it is important to do
something productive with yourself. When you are busy doing constructive things
with your life, it is hard to get bored. Doing constructive things will give you
joy and satisfaction. Performing monotonous tasks can bring about boredom. Try
to be creative to add more favor to your daily chores. If cooking bores you, try
new recipes instead of using the same old ones you got from your great
grandmother.
If it is about wearing the same uniform to work, try a different design while
maintaining the same dress code. If you are bored of teaching, try different
teaching methods — be creative. If it is about babysitting, try playing
different games with the baby or take the baby out for a walk. Life can be
interesting and exciting. Involve yourself in different weekend or holiday
activities that enrich your life. Some personalities are prone to boredom. If
you are an extrovert, you are likely to get bored if you don’t have people to
interact with. Basically, you gain a lot of energy when you are socializing with
people. If you are in a situation where you can’t socialize, you can stay
connected with people by talking to them on the phone and emailing them.
Try reading an interesting book or watching an interesting TV program. Visit
social places and keep in touch with friends and family. However, make sure your
effort to reach out to other people adds more value to your life. You can choose
not to get bored. Therefore, stop blaming the traffic, your marriage or your
job. Instead of focusing too much on the problem, focus more on what you can do
to kick boredom out of your life. Even in that traffic jam, you can tune into
your favorite radio station or listen to your favorite music. If you are riding
public transport, you can get your attention off the jam by reading a newspaper
or a novel. Outdoor activities Plan for a family get away vacation,
a dinner out or do something fun together, even if it is fixing a broken fence
or tending a flowerbed. Try watching an interesting movie together. Work
on your communication skills and become each other’s best friend.
It is important to do some exercise when you start feeling bored. This will help
to stimulate your body and your mind as well. You can take a walk, swim or play
any other favorite game. Out door activities help to get rid of boredom.
You can visit the museum, zoo or park or simply walk around as you enjoy the
beauty of nature. You can read your favorite book or magazine. This will
help to keep your mind occupied with positive things. Try listening to music.
This helps to eliminate boredom. Music is therapeutic too. It soothes the soul
and mind.