Life can often seem tedious and uneventful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine day after day. But boredom is beneficial; or at least, it can be.
Boredom usually refers to trying and failing to find stimulation. But sometimes it can lead to just giving up. If we view this “failing to find stimulation” as a learning experience we can use boredom to become more productive, creative, and self-aware. If we identify that boredom is leading to great despair or a longing to quit, we can consider this the first steps toward turning it around.
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So, let’s learn to pay attention to our boredom, and even set aside time for boredom, and maybe, just maybe, it will lead to a happier life.
The Benefits of Boredom
B - Boredom can be a beneficial way to allow your brain to relax, recharge, and rewire.
A - Anticipate future goals with daydreaming to become more focused in the future.
C - Creativity strikes in the shower, driving, wandering, and wondering.
O - Optimize your days by setting time aside to do nothing.
N - Not doing what we want to be doing is a warning and a blessing.
The types of Boredom by #ThomasGoetz and his team.
Time to Recharge
Calibration Boredom – Unhappy because you are waiting for something to do. Common when performing repetitive tasks.
Indifferent Boredom – Calm, relaxed, and withdrawn.
Searching Boredom – Restless because you are looking but can’t find anything to do.
Warning Sign
Reactant Boredom – Frustrated because you can’t escape.
Apathetic Boredom – Unhappy because you feel helpless and without drive.
How to respond to boredom
B - Be Mindful. Learn to identify your specific type of boredom and your response to it.
A - Accept boredom as a benefit. Use it for self-improvement.
C - Change your pattern to snap out of boredom. Shake it up.
O - Outside your comfort zone is never boring. Do something different and daring.
N - Nourish yourself by reading, meditating, or journaling. Not boring to you.
Unplug from the world and embrace boredom.
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