365 Great Ways to Cure Boredom
If you're suffering from boredom, maybe you just need something to feel passionate about. I've mentioned this one before, but if you find that you're frequently bored, you may need a solution that's more long-term, and volunteering is a great way to spend your free time. Go back to school or try one of the many online or self-study options.
Many are even free, so there's no excuse for not broadening your horizons. Learning Without the High cost of Higher Ed. Forget the neutral colors, and think blues and greens with splashes of yellow or go bold with black, white, and red.
Sitting idle doesn't seem so bad now, does it?
Or, if you're feeling really adventurous, try some of these fun painting ideas from Remodelaholic. This may be more of a girl thing, but when I was in highschool, I sported every hair color that Revlon sold at least twice. And while I'm not quite as quick to do those drastic changes now, it's still fun to try something new every now and then.
And it's amazing how different you feel when you change the shade of your mane. Shelf paper is one of those things that no one thinks about until they open the cabinet door and see the shabby remnants of what was installed 10 years ago. So, rip out that old stuff and get something new. It's relatively cheap, and it will definitely get you focused on something other than being bored. When I was a kid, my go-to move for cleaning my room was to shove anything that didn't have a designated "place" into the closet or under the bed.
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And I'm sad to say, not much has changed over the years. My closet is a catch-all for a variety of things, including linens, mementos from the kids, my cheerleading megaphone, and my Barbie collection. Yes, there are clothes and shoes in there as well. On the bright side however, cleaning it out almost always results in finding things I had forgotten about, so if your closet resembles mine, you might find a few forgotten treasures too! Speaking of catch-all's, we all have at least one drawer in the house that doesn't have a purpose other than to store all the little "stuff" we don't know what to do with.
You don't have to get rid of the junk drawer altogether, but organizing it will at least make it easier to find the thumbtacks and the nail file the next time you need them. Want a change in your decor, but can't really afford the expense right now? Move your couch there, the recliner over here and viola! It's like a whole new room. I'm one of those people who has all my old friends on Facebook, but beyond the friendly "Like" now and then, we rarely ever connect. And that's a shame. So, let's not be "those people. Worst case scenario, you'll find you have nothing in common.
You might find someone new to help you kill your boredom.
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I've mentioned before about my love affair with genealogy, but I'm going to mention it again here because it's a fantastic way to kill time. You know how you start surfing the web with one topic in mind and end up — some 20 sites later — on something completely different?
Genealogy is just like that, only instead of websites, you're finding your ancestors. I've had the same email address for more than 10 years now, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I get at least emails a day, most of which are junk. Needless to say, it's easy for my inbox to get out of hand. If you can say the same, maybe now is a good time to regain control. Weed out the junk, and then move the rest — either into folders or the trash — until your inbox is empty.
You'll be amazed at how freeing an empty inbox can be.
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Pick some of your favs — the "Stars Wars" and "Star Trek" sagas are obvious choices, but you could also choose a theme, as in all chick-flicks, all sci-fi films, or all Tom Hanks movies " Joe Versus the Volcano " anyone? And there is only so much social media that we can browse before we start getting bored. Don't you worry because we have a list of cool apps that can help you pass your time while you're bored commuting or waiting for that friend of yours who is always late.
This app is all about exercising your bored mind when you're trying to kill time. All you have to do is connect matching colours with pipes to create a 'flow'. Cover the board and you cross the level. But it ain't so easy! Pipes will break if they cross or overlap. How about you give it a try?
This is the best way to give your brain a much needed workout. Keep elementary math in mind, keep swiping the tiles to reach the number and try not to get out of the game. An app for all those who loved paper folding games as kids, Paperama takes you into the world of origami. With its cool 3D effect and over 70 puzzles to solve, it'll bring back the child in you. Yes, the app world has finally blessed all those with a crazy obsession with popping bubble wrap.
Just pop 'em air-filled pockets! The app offers you different ways to pop them. You're welcome, my fellow anxious homo sapiens. If you love discovering new content in your free time, you'll get addicted to this app. Photos, videos, entertaining articles, quotes, news, art, memes, travel tips and much more from around the web will be served to you just in one click. We all love random information being thrown at us and that really explains the reason why so many people love this app.
Take multiple quizzes, go for a multi-player and keep the trivia community alive. Distractions can be a black hole, sucking you into a prolonged state of disinterest. Turn off the television or computer and start moving around until you find something better to occupy you. Too much time is often worse than no time at all. It can be difficult to adjust to the boredom when you suddenly have a schedule vacuum. I often find myself getting irritated during holiday periods where my normally busy schedule empties. Spend a few minutes to fill schedule holes to prevent boredom in the first place.
Become your own cheerleader. Take some time to review your wins and high points so that you can restore some confidence and keep moving. This has become my default activity in cases of extreme boredom. Check out the popular article I wrote for ZenHabits about how to do it and why. Open up a word document and just start writing. This works similarly to meditation, although it is a bit more active and less imaginative.
Add a new challenge. Add a new goal, challenge or hobby to fill up the time. Know the cause and your closer to a cure: Figure out what tasks you are putting off and nuke the procrastination. Find an activity that will use the energy you have an abundance of.