Published by Programme B
Being bored is a terrible waste of time. Not only does it mean you’re not being productive, but it can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Of course, taking time out to do nothing at all can be a good thing, and finding time to relax when you are very busy is not only helpful, it’s recommended. Yet being bored is something different altogether, and boredom should be combatted as often as possible. Here are some ideas to have in mind for those times when boredom sets in and you think you have nothing to do – usually you will be able to find something to keep you occupied.
Coloring In
Coloring in is not just for children anymore; it’s a wonderful pastime for adults too, and it’s something that everyone can enjoy, even if they feel they have no real art skills at all.
Why is coloring such a great thing to do when you’re bored? When you are carrying out a simple task like coloring in a picture, your mind will relax. You won’t be thinking about all the things that are stressful in your day to day life, and you will simply be able to concentrate on the one task you’re doing. Time will fly past when you do this, and any signs of boredom will be entirely eliminated.
Take a look online and you’ll find there are countless coloring books for adults. You can pick a theme that interests you and buy one of these books, or you can look for free coloring sheets online and print them to color at home. All you need are some crayons, pencils, or felt tip pens and you can spend many happy hours engrossed in your ‘work’.
Online Games
The Internet is a great place to go if you’re feeling bored, but try to stay away from the usual sites like Facebook or Instagram. Although they might be entertaining for a short while, you’ll soon find you’re scrolling through the same old posts and seeing the same old messages. This will become boring itself, and you may start to get frustrated. Plus, seeing people posting messages about their wonderful lives could be upsetting (even though it’s like they’re not telling the whole truth).
Look instead for online games such as Maple Casino games. These are entertaining and they won’t become boring. Make sure you read the rules and regulations before you begin, and you can enjoy some excellent fun times online.
Read a Book
When was the last time you picked up a book and dedicated some time to read it? Not just skimming over the pages to get an idea of a story, but really reading everything the author had to say? If it’s been a long time – or even if it wasn’t – picking up a book when you’re feeling bored is the perfect solution.
All you need is your imagination, and you’ll soon to whisked off to other places with other people, and whether you enjoy westerns, murder mysteries, romances, horror novels, or sci-fi, you can take your pick.
Stephen King described books as ‘uniquely portable magic’ and he certainly wasn’t wrong.
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