In our over-scheduled and super-busy lives, every once in a while, boredom sets in. It could be midday at the office, while sitting on a conference call, after you’ve finished all your errands or simply on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Regardless, there’s always something to do and a way to nip boredom in the bud. Check out these tips for stopping boredom before it starts.
5 Tips for Stopping Boredom Before it Starts
- Plan something! A vacation, dinner party… anything you can look forward to.
- Doodle! Yes, doodling at work or during a meeting is a proven way of keeping daydreaming at bay and your focus intact.
- Try changing a wait time into an activity. If you arrive at an appointment 20 minutes early, go for a quick walk rather than just sitting and waiting.
- Turn things like cleaning the house into a game. There are lots of apps out there to gamify even the most boring activity.
- Take short little brain breaks throughout the day. If you’re working on a really tedious task, stop and read a quick news article and get back to your task in a minute.
Do you have any tricks for stopping boredom before it starts?
