How To Deal With Boredom?

The psychological definition of boredom was defined by Cynthia D. Fisher in terms of its main central psychological processes 'an unpleasant, transient affective state in which the individual feels a pervasive lack of interest and difficulty concentrating on current activity. Each person has different reasons and ways to deal with boredom. Here are some common reasons for a person to feel/get bored:-

1) Stuck in the repetitive or monotonous experience

2) Attention span is also closely linked to boredom

3) Loneliness

4) Lacking stimulation

5) Inactivity

6) Stress

All human beings need some kind of joy, entertainment, happy experiences in a day to get rid of boredom. Partying, family gatherings, trips, etc, are the way to entertain oneself. When one feels bored then calling your friends/family members can help you deal with it. Music, dancing, cooking, or doing things you love to do is also a way to deal with boredom.

Most people get bored when they feel down and feel that they have nothing to do, it means that they lack motivation. Family members, friends, or nearby neighbors of a person should make sure that are having the best time in their life and do not lack motivation and if they do so then they should help each other to increase their motivation. There are few things which people can do when they are bored:- learn a new language, try to make new dishes, try DIY hacks, organize things, pamper themselves or their loved ones if you love painting then go for it, learn gardening, wall decorating, playing online games, watch movies or dramas, there are never-ending things to do in life when you are alone. So, try out all the things which you were not able to do when you were busy with work.

By: Radhika Jaswal
Holy Child Senior Secondary School