Discover some tips to get out of extreme boredom

During the day there may be times when we feel bored, either due to lack of activities or the feeling of reluctance to do nothing. It may even be the case that it is the routine that keeps us in that state of constant boredom because we do not feel pleasure when doing any activity.

In principle, it is important to know what motivates us to get bored, if it is routine, which we normally associate with tediousness, which is why complaints about boredom start, always doing the same thing, at the same time and in the same order. We can start by changing some aspects or customs and doing them differently so that they do not affect us and thus we do not fall into boredom.

According to the American poet John Berryman, boredom is due to a lack of inner resources. Although some differ and express that perhaps it is that these resources are temporarily blocked; without delving into science and the studies they have done on this "flagellum" They recommend that parents allow their children to get bored from time to time, this to enhance and help display the innate creativity that characterizes them.

What can I do to combat boredom? 

So that you have some ideas of what you can do in case of being bored, we show you some tips below:

• Spend time with you

Motivated by daily chores and the enormous amount of personal or professional errands that we must carry out, it is common for our care to be put aside. Let's take advantage of that boredom and dedicate time to ourselves.

• Share as a family

If it is in your possibilities to move to the house of a relative, it is a good time to do it. This way you strengthen ties, get a little distracted and make a good investment of that valuable time.

• Call your friends

Friends are those with whom you count, why not dedicate a few minutes to them even through a phone call, so you socialize and catch up.

• Visit

If you have your friends around, go visit them. Share a pleasant time, let them tell you what has happened to their lives and your account about yours.

• Learn something new

It can be something simple like a craft or something more complex like a language. With that you test your skills and you can discover a talent that you had hidden.

• Search the meaning of your name

It can even be your last name. This option is related to the above because you would be learning something new, but it will surely be a fixed topic of conversation with your friends.

• read a book

Reading helps us instruct ourselves, it also strengthens the spelling and with it improves the vocabulary, which directly affects the development that we may have.

• Cooking

Gastronomy is a world pleasant for those who know it. If you are passionate about it, it may be a good time to try that recipe that you like so much, or invent a new one that you have long wanted to make. You can also dabble in pastry, there is nothing better than eating a sweet when you have made it yourself.

• Watch the TV

The mass media, such as television, offer us a high range of movies, programs, series to enjoy and the best, we can choose to our liking: action, romance, drama or comedy.

• Do crosswords

You can develop your mental capacity and exercise it with appropriate games for it, such as crosswords, sudoku puzzles, word search or memory games.

• Write letters

I bet there's someone you've wanted to say something to and don't dare. Try writing a letter, you may not deliver it but you can have fun with what you write. If it's private, be sure to burn it if necessary.

• Ordena

Do not keep putting off the arrangement that your room or kitchen deserves. It is a good time to do it.

• Listen to music

You can put relaxing music on your repro, so you level out the stress that may be caused the job or a certain situation. And if you are going to make the previous recommendation (order), surely a little music would be very useful for you.

To always remember

• Try to write with the other hand

If you are right handed try writing with your left hand and vice versa, you will see how fun it can be.

• Grab a dictionary

If the option of reading a book does not convince you, because it seems tedious, grab the dictionary and read a few words that you do not know, so you nourish yourself and you can implement them from now on.

• Go for a walk

Perhaps walking will help you to eliminate your boredom, use your sense of sight and hearing to observe the beautiful things around you.

• Use the bike

 Do you have a bicycle at home and you don't use it? If you are not enthusiastic about walking, you may be more interested in pedaling. You exercise and have fun at the same time.

• Exercise

You don't have a bike, you don't go to the gym; You can start an exercise routine at home to strengthen those muscles that need it so much or to try to lose those extra pounds.

• Play

If you have a game at home, dust it off, you're sure to be distracted. Either a video game or a table game.

• Use the Internet

On the internet you can get endless activities, including watching videos on YouTube, there are all kinds and for all tastes.

• Change your look somewhere in your house

As they recommend from time to time it is necessary to make changes in the various rooms of the house. Modify the place those armchairs or move one of the paintings, give it another view. You occupy your time and give another perspective.

• Modify your clothes

Some piece of clothing should be in your closet only occupying a position, if you had plans to make some changes it is time. Take advantage of!.

• Canta

It does not matter that this time it is outside the shower, sing as loudly as you want, the song that you like the most, yes, do not think about what your neighbors may say.

• Baila

Well if you have two left feet or if you are a dance artist, it is also a good recreation when boredom is dazzling and overwhelming. You can even try new styles by watching videos that teach you.

• Take pictures

If you are fond of photography this may be a good time to start, try at home with the plants, play with the backlight, with the black and white tones. If you have no idea how to do it, search the Internet and start now!

• Make your to-do list

We always miss something that we do not do, due to lack of attention or due to excessive occupation. We recommend that you make a list, you will see how effective it can be.

• Take a nap 

You can see it as a gift to yourself, sleep and try to regain that lost dream. It will comfort you.

• take a shower

If you have enough water, go to the bathroom and take a shower of those that are able to alleviate any feeling. Carefully you will be able to focus on something else and forget your boredom.

Other alternatives to boredom

This list of 28 activities you can do if you are bored, however there are others for those more daring lovers of humor:

• Prank your friends 

Either you call them from another number pretending to be an institution or send them some information that may surprise them despite being false. You will see how you have fun.

• Try to lick your elbow

There are many who try, try to see, you may be lucky. Although physiologically they assure that it is impossible.

• Play dress up

If you have a child at home, or a pet try to dress them up. It will be very fun.

• Laughter therapy

Start the therapy and make mention with each of the vowels hahaha, hehehe, hehehee, jojojo, jujuju. In the end, you will surely end up laughing. If it doesn't happen, try again, and if not, you probably suffer from bad mood syndrome.

• Speak alone

Even if you want to talk to someone or yourself, explain the reasons, tell what happens to you, what you feel. It can be a good therapy, you can discover important details that you previously missed.

Getting bored is also acceptable

Due to the daily dynamics we tend to believe that it is bad to be bored. If your day-to-day life is quite complicated and boredom kills you on weekends, it is good that you understand that it is also viable, sometimes simply doing nothing.

Boredom is a very creative state, from there new ideas can arise to implement in your projects, those that you have left behind for not "having time", or for believing that you are not made for that.

Maybe that state of boredom opens the doors to search for your goals and generate that impulse What it takes to understand that you must do what you like at the time you like, however, if you notice that this happens to you frequently, you may be suffering from a mental disorder that is affecting your moods. If so, it is recommended that you seek professional help.