Many of us have downtime where we feel bored and use that time in ineffective ways.
While we don't think twice about it at the time, it often can result in you feeling like
you wasted an opportunity later on.
Therefore, in this video, we look at 5 things you can do when bored...
1.
Learn - If you feel bored, one of the most effective
ways to use the time is to learn something new
- This can be done in a multitude of ways, whether going out somewhere like the library,
on your computer or your phone, learning is easier than ever
- As you learn, you grow to expand your mind and view, perhaps finding that beliefs you
previously held are challenged, making you think more
- The process of thinking also benefits you long term, slowing the ageing process and
consequently, brain degeneration
2.
Consume Culture - Learning about and taking part in cultural
events can be a great way to use time when bored
- There's often going to be a local event taking place and it can be worth going to
experience something new and different - This can help you meet new and interesting
people, that otherwise you may have never met at all
- ...and importantly, it helps you experience something different, which brings variety
in life, something we all crave as individuals
3.
Take Up a Hobby - Try to use the time to take up a new hobby,
which can take pretty much any form you want, but ideally make it something that will help
you develop new skills - For example, creating something, such as
crafts or art, can be a highly beneficial way to use time, as you develop and learn
new skills along the way - However, it doesn't have to be restricted
to this, as you may want to read and learn about something new
- The key is, make sure whatever you do helps you progress in some way, as naturally when
you feel you're making progress on a given endeavour, it makes you happier in life
4.
Do Something For Mental Health - Boredom is often akin to feelings of anxiety
and depression, and so it's useful to learn mental exercises that help alleviate feelings
of boredom - This might be to practice mindfulness or
meditation, proven to help improve your mental health as well as serve a number of positive
benefits - The great thing about meditating is it doesn't
require much, if anything, to get started, as all you really need is a quiet space to
yourself - This will also help you contemplate aspects
of yourself and your life, coming to conclusions where you want to focus and really coming
to terms with how you use your time
5.
Do Little Tasks - If you're bored then simply put identify
little tasks that you can do and get out of the way
- Chances are, these little tasks are things you'll have to get done at some point, and
if left alone could build up to become bigger tasks
- For example, cleaning is the obvious example of what could potentially be a little task,
but as a mess is left to build up, will eventually become a big task
- So take control, do the little things, because doing so will use your time well and give
you more time and peace of mind later down the line
What do you do when bored?
Let me know in the comments section below.
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