Imagine if you could just sit down one day and put an end to boredom. How different would life be?
The answer, obviously, would be “very.” You’d move from one day to the next never knowing what was going to happen.
But how do you actually crush boredom and enjoy the life you want? It’s easier said than done.
Fortunately, this post can help. We look at the various tactics you can use to get the better of dullness in your life and elevate your daily experience a few notches.
Work On Online Creative Projects With Other People
One way to put an end to boredom and make your life wildly more interesting is to work on a creative online project with other people (a great option if you can’t find anyone to work with locally). You could explore all sorts of options, from creating music to designing a new public space for your community.
When you work on creative projects with others, it opens up new opportunities to work with people far from you while doing something motivating. Everyone involved can encourage everyone else until the project is done, creating a sense of shared purpose and mission (which can hold many individuals back from working on projects by themselves).
Become An Independent Scientist
Another interesting option to kill off boredom is to become an independent scientist. These maverick researchers operate outside of the constraints of institutions and are often able to make discoveries that those inside research stations and universities can’t.
One example of a scientist who fits this description is the biologist and metaphysicist, Rupert Sheldrake. The British academic works on universal paradigms that don’t fit the standard materialist mold, something that many institutions insist their staff adhere to. His standing outside convention allows him to make new discoveries that would remain hidden had he not worked on them.
Of course, if you want to become a citizen scientist, you’ll need to be highly motivated and interested in academic thinking. If you do collect results, you’ll have to present them in a way scientific journals accept.
Learn A New Skill
If becoming a scientist sounds a little extreme, you could always work on a new skill. Adding to your repertoire could help you get a job or simply enjoy life more.
The best way to learn something new is full immersion. If you can dive into something and keep hammering away at it day after day, you’ll notice profound improvements over time in your abilities.
This applies to everything from musical instruments to mathematics. The more you practice and get used to the ideas in question, the more likely you are to thrive. If you can master a skill, it’ll improve your confidence and help you get more out of various situations. Even cooking can be a great thing to add to your daily tasks, allowing you to create delicious meals even if cupboard ingredients look like they’re running low.
Pick A Topic You Love And Dive In
On yet another related point, you might also pick a topic you love and dive in, discovering all you can about it. For instance, you could develop a passion for machine learning to understand how AI works or delve into the fascinating world of zoology. It’s really up to you.
Learning is an excellent and low-cost way to explore the world and understand it more. The joy of understanding can be a reward in itself, eliminating the need for additional spending in life beyond the basics. Many great scholars were satisfied with their work and didn’t have to indulge themselves in external circumstances.
Once you start learning about something, you’ll notice that the layers keep going deeper and deeper. It doesn’t matter how much you pick something apart, there always seems to be an additional layer of knowledge hidden beneath.
Challenge Yourself Cognitively
If exploring a single subject or topic doesn’t appeal to you but you want to use your brain, you might also consider challenging yourself cognitively. Doing something that’s computationally challenging can help you boost your intelligence and get more done in your life.
Many people take time out of their day to play games like sudoku and solitaire. Crosswords and word searches are more favorites.
What’s interesting about these games is that they activate special parts of the brain involved in learning and processing. Some researchers believe practicing them can help improve the mind’s ability to process information and get stuff done.
Take Time Out For DIY Crafts
Those who enjoy more physical activities might want to explore various DIY crafts. Again, these offer almost unlimited possibilities to explore and improve your knowledge, but they also have a practical side that a lot of intellectual pursuits don’t. While you can sell what you know in the form of a book or course, selling hand-made items on Etsy is often significantly easier.
Pick a DIY craft that’s something that naturally appeals to you. You want to feel a connection to what you’re doing and care about it.
You could start with textiles (as many people do) and start making clothes from scratch. Currently, it’s trendy to take old clothes and “upcycle” them, turning them into fashionable items you actually want to wear.
You could also make jewelry or homewares. These are in high demand from people who want unique objects in their homes.
Get Into Photography
You can also put an end to boredom in your life by getting into photography. Taking photographs is an art form in itself, allowing you to have fun while capturing the world through the looking glass.
Photography is something that can take you to foreign countries and help you see more of what’s out there if you turn it into a career. Companies are always looking for individuals who can bring stale images to life with innovative photography-based practices.
If you spend your time developing your technique in your spare time, you can become popular rapidly. The more you do, the more likely it is that you’ll succeed at the professional level.
Start A Local Book Club
Failing that, you might also want to try starting a local book club. You’d be surprised by how many people in your area love flicking through pages and finding new things to read. If you can connect to or bring together a community like this, there will never be a dull moment. Many book clubs remain together for years, sharing their ideas about the novels and stories they read, helping you develop your personal understanding.
Book clubs are the sort of thing you can run from your home, but it is nice to hold them in cafes and other public meeting places. Going out together once in a while can help attract new people to join you and take part in what you do.
Focus On Your Stretching
Finally, you could also put an end to boredom by focusing more on stretching. The more you focus on your body, the more goals you can set and progress you can make.
Stretching is something you can do anytime whether you’re alone or by yourself. Combining it with yoga boosts your flexibility even more and helps you move just like you did when you were younger.
If you’re not used to stretching, getting going with it can be a bit of a challenge. It’s best to work with a physio at first because they can identify the parts of your body that require the most attention, focusing you on movements that will matter.
