National Anti-Boredom Month during July encourages us to identify what makes us bored and find ways to combat it!
July was selected, according to the founder Alan Caruba, because after July 4th, there’s not much going on and it’s the hotter part of the summer break from school. That’s no excuse to experience boredom during July, though.
When fending off boredom, it’s important to know what the symptoms are and why we get bored. We often associate being bored with having nothing to do, but that’s not always the case. Many times, we have plenty to do or are even doing it, but the task at hand does not stimulate our minds. It may be repetitive or not challenging enough.
When this happens, we can become irritable, tired, or begin to not care about how well we do a task. We may also seek out stimulation to relieve the boredom. Depending on what we seek, it may be good or bad for us; We can form good habits or bad addictions.
Play – A great approach to beat boredom is to play board games.
Get active – Exercise not only stimulates the mind, but it also helps to transform the environment and enhances health.
Visit a museum, read a book, or enroll in a class to learn.
Clean – Cleaning up a crowded closet, cabinet, or even garage gives you a little sense of satisfaction.
Cooking provides us two ways to feel pleased since we can make it in our own kitchens using foods we like.
Be creative — Even if you don’t often produce, attempting can help break the cycle of boredom.
Volunteer – Sometimes we have to reevaluate why we were bored in the first place after helping someone who needs something more than we do.
Visit a friend or neighbor to be sociable. That includes you, kids! cousins, aunts, or uncles
HISTORY
In the late 1980s, Alan Caruba created National Anti-Boredom Month as part of his on-going boredom themed efforts.
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HOW TO OBSERVE
Finding creative and healthy ways to beat boredom will improve our everyday lives. Once we’ve identified our causes, approach boredom with a set of positive challenges or stimuli to keep it at bay.
Try these and ideas and more to beat boredom. Share your best approaches by using #AntiBoredomMonth and follow on social media.
