How to Fight Boredom
If you know how to fight boredom, you can get things done or figure out how to enjoy your down time. The biggest problem for those who are bored is that they rarely have an idea of what to do to break out of that rut.
Instructions
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Get off the couch. If the TV doesn't pique your interest, try taking the dog for a walk, visiting a park, planting a garden, star gazing, or going to the library to fight boredom. All of these things can help you learn something new and get the blood flowing for a heightened mood.
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Go to your hobbies. You can always read books, do puzzles, or cook. These can help fight boredom and bring a smile to your face. If you are a fan of all of these things but get bored with the same ones, try making your own. Write a story or poem, make your own crossword or jigsaw puzzle, or create a cookbook for friends and family.
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Do a little dance. Turn some music on and move around. Dancing can help get your mind working on a new way to fight boredom. If dancing isn't your thing, turn the music on and really listen to it. Try a new band or a new style of music.
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Try the Internet. There are tons of sites on the Web that can help you fight boredom. You can chat with friends or see new videos and clips that are sweeping the nation.
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Why fight it? The Boredom Manifesto. Watching television last night I realized that I miss the comfort of boring television and boring places. Everything is so persistently exciting and engaging these days that we rarely come across the opportunity to decide between boredom (seldom in occurrence and cherished) and agitation (constant, unending and ubiquitous). So I propose the next trend will be 'Borecore': The hoarding, displaying and dissemination of infomercials, dated instructional videos, intellectually vacant sitcoms, John Tesh CDs (downloading music is too exciting) etc. Groups dedicated to boredom should pre-plan boring activities and hold boring meetings at Lamps Plus stores; these are the glittering palaces of boredom. Everyone wants a new phone, but who wants to experience the exhaustion of watching a T-Mobile commercial? Nearly every cell phone commercial boasts loud music and a verbally aggressive spokesman declaiming the fun you're missing out on. Cell phone commercials that don't conform to this music video formula exhibit an equally alienating urban charm, as if there's a Starbucks, unlike any other, in your area, filled with everyone you would ever want to know and meet, and you are absolutely barred from this place. No. I'd prefer to watch a nice four minute dissertation on sleep apnea; with the only aesthetic being soft voices, and soft blue and beige clothes/backgrounds. Now that's refreshing. Refreshingly boring. In many ways, Tim and Eric were on the right track when they started The Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, the only problem was that they didn't follow the thread far enough, they ruined their banal premise with comedy. "Borecore is not a brand, it is a lifestyle choice." And since we are already digging ourselves an early grave, why make a big production out of it? Conservatives have long thought that religion, or religious values will bring America 'back to its senses', but it is really Bingo Night that will save your soul. Now that The Occupy Wall St. movement has been forcibly dispersed, it's safe to assume a certain amount of that frustration will dovetail into Borecore; this is your chance to be ahead of the curve.
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thanx it helped.
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Barbara Raskauskas
Aug 08, 2008
As a kid, I was frequently bored, but now -- never am I bored. There's so much to do, as you so aptly note. Those are all good steps. I'd add "pull weeds." HA! -
Michael Motta
Aug 05, 2008
Good suggestions Valerie! I might add, cook some brownies and get baked, or play dress-up games that involve bandanas, or do all three at once! ;)
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Michael Motta
Aug 05, 2008
Good suggestions Valerie! I might add, cook some brownies and get baked, or play dress-up games that involve bandanas, or do all three at once! ;)
