I've had some times lately when I thought I would go bonkers with boredom. And its not like I don't have things I can do - I'm not chained to my house or my desk at work. I have the freedom to get up and move around, change the activity I am working on, find something to do. I was telling a friend that when I'm home, I almost wish I was at work; when at work, I almost wish I were at home. Its a weird feeling to not want to be either place and not know or feel enthused about what you want. Like most people, I can tell you what I don't want.
Turns out that persistent boredom can be a problem that makes depression or anxiety worsen - I definitely don't want that. So I am trying to fill my days with a combination of chores and activities - things that make me feel like I have a purpose and something to look forward to, adding in times of rest as well. I know my plan is on the right track, but that doesn't make it easier to get the train to move. There will always be times where I want to give in to rotting on the couch like I am doing in the above photo. Time to review and add to my list of mood boosters, which also has a couple of boredom busters. How do you deal with boredom? Please tell!
