How To Squash The Boredom Bug

Many therapists will tell you that the beauty of doing nothing teaches you how to clear your mind and relax. It enables you that freedom without the guilt attached to it. Think about when you exercise, scrub the floors, wash the car or any other physically tolling chore. Upon finishing, your body is tired and you know you need to relax. Well, your mind is the same way. Your brain needs some down time to just "be" and to unwind and recharge.

There is a difference between being lazy and learning the art of relaxing.
We all need to learn the art of just "being" rather than "doing" for at least 15 minutes a day. If you can simply look out a window and notice the wind blowing through the trees or watch the ducks swim in a pond, you are just BEING. You may become anxious at first, but if you just remain still and relax, many thoughts, ideas and relaxation will naturally come to you.

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During your relaxation time, stop wondering what you're going to make for dinner or thinking about how dirty the bathroom is. We are so programmed for things like this! While eating dinner we're thinking about the dishes. After cleaning the dishes we're wondering if we have to put dish washing soap on the grocery list. Then we start thinking about the grocery list and on and on and on. Aaaarrrgghhh! Sound familiar? Put your brain in a time out. Time yourself if that makes you feel better. Although, you may find yourself wondering how much time you have left on your timer!!

Remember when you told a parent you were bored when you were a child? How did they respond? My mom always said, "Read a book" or "What do you want me to do, hire a 5 piece orchestra to entertain you?" I was never really sure about that response since I was a child of the 70's and 80's. I assume it was a learned memory response from her own parents! I'm sure I would've happily requested the BeeGees's or REO Speedwagon to entertain me, gladly. (Back then, of course!)

But, as an adult, you don't have to open a book if you don't want. Just the same as you can ask someone the meaning of a word without being told, "look it up in the dictionary." (That was another favorite response as a child that I'd receive from my mom!) Do what you WANT to do. Think of all the things you wish you could be doing when you're at work. (NO chores! Just your own personal fun stuff.) Take pictures of your yard and the wildlife that visits it. Have you ever really noticed?
Listen to the birds and watch the squirrels play in the trees. Throw the ball or frisbee around with your dog. Get your cat high on catnip and video tape him while you spin the light of a flashlight in circles on the floor! See? You have a lot of things to do.

Well, your mind needs stimulation. Understandably so. You don't want to draw, write a poem, watch bad reality television shows or shave your cat to look like a lion. (Probably best.) Try these ideas...
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Are you a member of Facebook? If not, sign up for free. Facebook is more for adults of all ages. You'd be surprised about the range in ages on FB. The main age average is between 24 and 73! There are numerous games, quizzes, and tools to keep you entertained for hours. Try Scramble, Word Twist, and several other mind challenging games. You can chat with others while playing in between live rounds if you choose, too. Find old high school or college buddies, join groups, upload photos and so much more.

How about checking out an ethnic restaurant? Try foods you have never had before. You may actually like it or wind up with food poisoning, but hey, you won't be bored anymore.

Chat with some elderly folks. Some of them have the best stories. You'll even gain some good karma points by keeping them company. You can find old folks anywhere. The bus stop, a retirement home or community, even the local YMCA or the park.

Make a movie. Get out your camcorder and create a short film. You may surprise yourself when you realize how creative you can be. Make a spoof film of your favorite movie or make a documentary.

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