Six Top Things To Do When Your Bored
We've all been bitten by the boredom bug. It can become depressing if you don’t know how to shake it off and do something to get you back motivated. With us living in this global pandemic we are limited to places we can go and things we can do just to stay safe. Throughout this pandemic I had to regroup, re strategies just to keep myself together. I am determined not to allow this pandemic to get the best of me and take me down. I’ve come up with six top ways to bounce back and to get your wheels turning if you get bitten by the boredom bug they are:
Do A Gratitude Journal- with everything being fast paced we often forget about the little things God has done for us and the things that make us happy. Going to a quiet place and jotting down things that you are grateful for can change your perspective and mood, and attitude. Journaling is fun,it can help you blow off stem and it can become a hobby if you give it a chance.
2. Organize Your Closet- I love color coordination and a neat closet. I love the idea of finding my stuff right away and not havinf to search for my favorite outfit or shoes when I need them. When I don’t have anything to do or when I feel bored I organize and clean out my closet. I like to categorize my items by putting all of my jeans together, purses dresses, tops and so forth. I’ve known some people to use the color coded method to organize their clothes. The beauty of it is you could organize your items the way you prefer and you will have less anxiety when you want to pick that perfect outfit.
3. Create A New Playlist- With the influx of new artists on the rise and old artists dropping new songs, our playlist needs an upgrade. Lately I’ve been enjoying listening to old hits driving from work and around town such as Jaheim- Put That Woman First, Ciara- Go Girl, and Latoya Luckett ft. Ludacris- Regret, and T.I. Motivation. It's something about those old songs that brings me happiness. When I'm bored or when my house is super quiet I go on YouTube and listen to my favorite old jams and southern hip hop and r&b music.
4. Binge Watch Your Favorite Show- I love watching my favorite shows or series more than once. Watching television is one of my hobbies and especially when I'm bored or have nothing else to do.Watching my favorite shows brings me joy .For the last couple of days I’ve been binge watching Season 5 of Little Women of Atlanta. RIP to one of the cast members of the show Ashley, ‘Minnie' Ross.
5. FaceTime A Friend- Talking and laughing with others does something to a person and makes them feel valuable.When I fell out the loop of friends and some family or when I'm bored I like talking to my dad. I like talking to him about my day, and to get encouragement. I must admit I'm a private persin therefore I don’t like calling everybody but I am that friend and a shoulder to lean on if someone needs me.
6. Go For A Ride, Get Out Of The House- Going for a drive and listening to some jams is a must do if you're in the house bored. Going for a ride boosts my mood and gives me enjoyment. I love to sight see and see other people having a good time. I grew up as a country girl and I like driving to the country with my daughter, and saying “look at that” as we pass by the animals, trees and houses. I must admit this is refreshing and uplifting for me.
I just shared with you the top six things I like to do when I'm bored. What are you doing to stay bored free? I would love some suggestions, please drop your ideas in the comment session. Thank you so much for stopping by, I'll talk to you soon.❤